George Pyne II

George Francis Pyne Jr. (October 17, 1909 – June 3, 1974) was an American football tackle who played one season with the Providence Steam Roller of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the College of the Holy Cross.

Early life and college George Francis Pyne Jr. was born on October 17, 1909, in Marlborough, Massachusetts. He wore jersey number 31 while with the Steam Roller. He stood 5'11" and weighed 218 pounds. One of his two daughters, Claudina, was married to politician Robert H. Quinn, who served as Massachusetts's state house speaker and attorney general. His grandson, George IV, played football at Brown University and is a businessman. Pyne died on June 3, 1974, in Milford.