1929–1954 Northern Illinois 1929–1940 Northern Illinois | 1930–1934 Northern Illinois Name George Evans | |
Sport(s) Football, basketball, baseball Born June 18, 1901
Illinois ( 1901-06-18 ) Died November 23, 1976(1976-11-23) (aged 75)
San Diego, California Alma mater Des Moines University (1923) | ||
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George G. "Chick" Evans (June 18, 1901 – November 23, 1976) was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach. Evans received his education at the now defunct Des Moines University which was later acquired by the University of Sioux Falls, this should not be confused with the present Des Moines University. He served as the head football coach at Northern Illinois University from 1929 to 1954, compiling a record of 131–70–20. Evans was also the head basketball coach at Northern Illinois from 1929 to 1940 and the head baseball coach at the school (1930–1934, 1937–1944, 1946–1947). Evans 131 wins are the most in Northern Illinois Huskies football program history.
Evans died in San Diego, California in 1976 of a short illness. He and his wife, Venus had retired, there following his retirement as athletic director at Northern Illinois in 1968.