George Schildmiller

George Henry Schildmiller (January 9, 1882 – February 23, 1960) was an American college football player and coach. He played for Dartmouth College and coached at the University of Maine in 1909 and at Oregon State University in 1910.

Early life and playing career Schildmiller was born on January 9, 1882, in Brattleboro, Vermont. He graduated from Phillips Academy and enrolled in Cornell University, but withdrew after one term. He then transferred to Dartmouth college, where he played forward on the basketball team, first base on the baseball team, and right end on the football team.

Coaching career At the conclusion of his playing career, Schildmiller coached at the University of Maine. He remained at Maine for one season and posted a record of 3–4–1.

In 1910, Schildmiller came to Corvallis, Oregon, to become the head football coach at Oregon State, known then as Oregon Agricultural College. He coached for only one season at OSU as well and posted a record of 3–2–1.

Business career Schildmiller spent most of his working life in the Midwestern United States. His employers included Pepsodent, the American Radiator Company, the National Radiator Company, and Gulf Oil. His son, George A. Schildmiller, enlisted in the Army shortly after the start of World War II and died in Alsace, France, on December 19, 1944.

Schildmiller retired in 1954 and moved to Miami. He died on February 23, 1960, from pneumonia following surgery. He was survived by his wife and two daughters (Gretchen and Dorothy).

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