George Becker

Basketball, Football, Class of 2008

George was the County Scoring Champion in 1959 and again during the 1959–60 season, scoring 262 points in 12 games for an impressive average of 21.83 points per game. He also set a single-game scoring record of 45 points.

- In 1959, Youngsville defeated Warren 57–49, marking the first time in their basketball rivalry that Youngsville had beaten Warren. George led the game with 12 points. In 1961, Youngsville repeated the upset with a 58–33 victory, with George scoring 19 points.

- George helped lead the Youngsville Eagles to the 1959–60 Upper Allegheny Valley League championship after a 16-win season. The 1960–61 team also went undefeated in league games and captured another championship.

- As the Eagles' quarterback for three years, George used his speed and versatility to run, pass, hand off, and score. In a 1960 game against Smethport, he reportedly scored three rushing touchdowns and threw for another.

- George won the District 10 championship in the 440-yard run and finished seventh at the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) State Championships.

- During the summer, George played in the Teener League in Corry and competed in American Legion Baseball, where he established himself as a talented pitcher and player.

- Youngsville Coach Jim Miller praised George's quickness and shooting ability. Warren Hall of Fame Coach Joe Massa also commended his performance, describing him as a player capable of competing with any Class A team.

- After graduating from Youngsville in 1961, George attended the United States Naval Academy, where he earned a varsity letter in football.