George Terlep

1923–2010 (age 87)

Football player and coach

Biography

George Terlep lived a life dedicated to the sport of football, sharing his knowledge as both a player and a coach with those who aspired to learn from him. He approached every game with strategic insight, but he also guided young athletes with patience and a belief in their potential.

His interment at Florida National Cemetery honors a career of devotion to teamwork, leadership, and the lifelong lessons that extend far beyond the field.

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