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“George was a purist who cherished the traditions and history of the game he loved so much.” (Ernie Accorsi on George Young)
(Bucknell)...General manager of Giants, rebuilt team by drafting key players such as Phil Simms and Lawrence Taylor … Hired Bill Parcells as head coach … During tenure, Giants earned eight playoff berths, and victories in Super Bowls XXI, XXV … Was named NFL Executive of the Year unprecedented five times, 1984, 1986, 1990, 1993, 1997 … Following 1997 season, joined NFL front office as executive vice president of football operations … Served as Chairman of NFL Competition Committee … Was on staff of Baltimore Colts (1968-1974) as scout, offensive line coach, director of player personnel, offensive coordinator … With Miami Dolphins (1975-78) was director of personnel and pro scouting … Born: Sept. 22, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland … Died December 8, 2001.
George Young joined the National Football League as senior vice president of football operations on February 2, 1998, after serving 19 years as general manager of the New York Giants. The Giants had not made a postseason appearance in 15 years when Young was hired by the club in 1979. In building the Giants he placed special emphasis on the draft. From his inaugural draft in 1979 through the 1995 selection process, he succeeded in signing every player drafted over that span, and from those drafts, a total of 119 players made the club at one time or another. Instrumental in his reversal of the Giants’ fortunes was his drafting of standout players such as Phil Simms, Lawrence Taylor, Joe Morris, and Carl Banks, and selecting Bill Parcells as the club’s head coach.
During Young's tenure, the Giants earned eight playoff berths, highlighted by victories in Super Bowls XXI and XXV, and compiled an overall record of 155-139-2. He was named NFL Executive of the Year an unprecedented five times – 1984, 1986, 1990, 1993, and 1997. Young also served as chairman of the NFL’s Competition Committee.
Prior to joining the Giants, Young was on the staffs of the Baltimore Colts (1968-1974), holding positions of scout, offensive line coach, director of player personnel, and offensive coordinator, and the Miami Dolphins (1975-1978), serving as director of personnel and pro scouting.
George Bernard Young was born on September 22, 1930, in Baltimore, Maryland, where he was an outstanding football player at Calvert Hall High School. He attended Bucknell University where he was a starting defensive tackle for three seasons, team captain in 1951, and was named to the Little All-America first team and All-East first team in his senior year. Selected to play in the Blue-Gray game, he was drafted by the Dallas Texans.
Young then began a coaching career in the Baltimore school system at Calvert Hall and City College High School. During a 15-year span, his teams won six Maryland state championships. Young was especially proud of his years as an educator, during which he taught history and political science. During that time he also earned two Master's degrees from Johns Hopkins University and Loyola College. In May 1987, he was awarded an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Western Maryland College.
Championship Games
1968 NFL – Baltimore Colts 34, Cleveland Browns 0 1970 AFC – Baltimore Colts 27, Oakland Raiders 17 1986 NFC – New York Giants 17, Washington Redskins 0 1990 NFC – New York Giants 15, San Francisco 49ers 13
Super Bowls
Super Bowl III – New York Jets 16, Baltimore Colts 7 Super Bowl V – Baltimore Colts 16, Dallas Cowboys 13 Super Bowl XXI – New York Giants 39, Denver Broncos 20 Super Bowl XXV – New York Giants 20, Buffalo Bills 19
Full Name: George Bernard Young
Birthdate: September 22, 1930
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
Died: Dec. 8, 2001 in Baltimore, Maryland
High School: Calvert Hall High School (Baltimore, MD)
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