George Marshall "Pup" Phillips (September 24, 1895May 1, 1953) was an

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player and coach.

Early years

George Marshall Phillips was born on September 24, 1895 in

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to George Sullivan Phillips and Elizabeth Witaker Hunsinger.

Georgia Tech

Phillips was a prominent

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for

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's Georgia Tech Golden Tornado of the

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. He was thrice selected All-Southern.e. g.

1916

He was a starter for the 1916 Georgia Tech team which, as one writer wrote, "seemed to personify Heisman." The season included the 222 to 0 rout of

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. Phillips that year was the first Tech

elected All-Southern.

1917

He was a member of Tech's first

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team in

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which outscored opponents 491 to 17. Phillips received the Hal Nowell trophy for the most efficient play during the season. He left to join the American effort in the

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as a

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just a week after celebrating the national championship.

1919

Phillips played again in

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, when he was

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selected Phillips first-team All-American.

Coaching career

Phillips coached the University School for Boys (Stone Mountain). His quarterback was

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References

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