Pete George
Pete George is believed to be the only official who has refereed in the NCAA Division I, II, and III Championships, the NAIA Nationals and the National Junior College Championships. He has been Head Official at Division II and III and NJCAA a total of 19 times.
He has worked the Big Ten, Big Eight and other conference events, along with the National Duals.
A highly successful coach, George is a member of the NJCAA Wrestling Hall of Fame, the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and the Illinois Wrestling Hall of Fame and served as Grand Marshal of the 1986 Illinois State Wrestling Tournament.
• NCAA Division I 10 Times
• 12 times NJCAA Head Official
• 30 Midlands Championships
Awards:
Year
2001
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Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
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Chapter/Region
Illinois
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Year
1997
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Award
Meritorious Official
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Chapter/Region
National
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