George Faust

George John Faust (September 28, 1917 – May 28, 1993) was an American professional football player who played one season with the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cardinals in the sixth round of the 1939 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Minnesota.

Early life George John Faust was born on September 28, 1917, in Parkston, South Dakota. He attended North Community High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

College career Faust played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the University of Minnesota from 1935 to 1938. Faust started at quarterback from 1937 to 1938. He became a free agent after the season.

Personal life Faust served in the United States Navy during World War II and played football for the Jacksonville Naval Air Station Fliers. He later worked in food and beverage marketing. Faust died on May 28, 1993, on Edina, Minnesota.