George E. Julian
American football player (1893–1945)
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George Edward "Carp" Julian (February 6, 1893 – May 9, 1945) was an American football player. He played at the fullback position at Michigan Agricultural College (MAC), now known as Michigan State University, from 1911 to 1914.[1] He was selected by Walter Eckersall in 1913 as a second-team All-American fullback.[2] He also served as captain of MAC's 1914 football team.[3] He later played professional football for Jim Thorpe's Canton Bulldogs in 1915 and 1916, gaining 205 yards in four games.[4]
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 6, 1893 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 1945 (aged 52) Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Education | Michigan Agricultural College (1915) |
| Playing career | |
| 1911–1914 | Michigan Agricultural |
| 1915–1916 | Canton Bulldogs |
| Position | Fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1923 | Michigan Agricultural (backfield) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| Second-team All-American (1913) | |
In 1923, Julian joined the Michigan Agricultural football team as the team's unofficial backfield coach under first-year head coach Ralph H. Young.[5]
He died on May 9, 1945, in Lansing, Michigan.[6]