George Perles

George Julius Perles (July 16, 1934 – January 7, 2020) was an American football player and coach. He was a defensive line coach, defensive coordinator, and assistant head coach for the National Football League (NFL)'s Pittsburgh Steelers from 1972 to 1982 and the head football coach at Michigan State University from 1983 to 1994. Perles was elected to MSU's board of trustees in 2006. He retired from his position on the board November 29, 2018, citing health reasons and wanting to spend time with family. On January 7, 2020, Perles died from Parkinson's disease. He was 85 years old.

George Perles
Perles visiting Harrison High School in Farmington Hills, Michigan, 1985
Biographical details
Born(1934-07-16)July 16, 1934
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJanuary 7, 2020(2020-01-07) (aged 85)
East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Playing career
1954–1956Michigan State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1959–1970Michigan State (DL)
1972–1977Pittsburgh Steelers (DL)
1978Pittsburgh Steelers (DC)
1979–1982Pittsburgh Steelers (AHC)
1982Philadelphia Stars
1983–1994Michigan State
Head coaching record
Overall68–67–4
Bowls3–4
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
  • 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
  • 2× Big Ten champion (1987, 1990)
  • Michigan State Hall Of Fame (2007)
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