George Stephens (American football)

George Erwin Gullett Stephens (April 8, 1873 April 1, 1946) was a college football player. He caught the first forward pass in the history of the sport. He was later a journalist who also sold insurance and real estate.

George Stephens
Born(1873-04-08)April 8, 1873
Summerfield, North Carolina
DiedApril 1, 1946(1946-04-01) (aged 72)
OccupationJournalist
Known forMyers Park
College football career
North Carolina Tar Heels
PositionHalfback
Class1896
Personal information
Weight154 lb (70 kg)
Career history
CollegeNorth Carolina (18941895)
Career highlights and awards
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