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Whittier College

Hall of Fame

Nathaniel George

Nathaniel George

  • Class
  • Induction
  • Sport(s)
    Track & Field

Brought great Fame to Whittier College in Track 

  • Qualified for U.S Olympics Team Trials in 1928 and in 1932

  • Named to All American Track and Field Team by N.C.A.A in 1930 

  • Ran best Time in Nation for 220 yd. Dash in 1930 in 20.4 seconds 

  • Won 3 varsity letters in Track and 2 in Football

  • Track Captain in 1931

  • Held the Conference Records in 100 yd. And 220 yd. Dashes 

  • Defeated Nations Greats Charles Paddock, Frank Wycoff and Charles Borah

  • Won Race of Century in the Coliseum in 1928 

  • Coached Los Angeles 28th Street Y.M.C.A Basketball Team to 8 Championships. 

 

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