George Frederick Kirchner (March 7, 1909–February 13, 1997) was an American college professor and soccer coach. A native of Greenville, South Carolina, Kirchner graduated from Clemson College in 1931 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He remained at Clemson after graduating, working first with the local YMCA and then as the college's director of intramural sports.[1][2]
.png) Kirchner in 1940 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 7, 1909 Greenville, South Carolina, U. S. |
| Died | February 13, 1997 (aged 87) Johnson City, Tennessee |
| Alma mater | Clemson (BS 1931) Indiana (PhD) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1934–1940 | Clemson |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 8–6–4 |
In 1934 Clemson began a soccer team and Kirchner was tapped as coach. Kirchner's team played Furman in the first soccer match in the state of South Carolina on February 14, 1934. The soccer team was discontinued after the 1939 season.[2]
Kirchner served in the United States Navy during World War II. He later earned a PhD from Indiana University Bloomington, and was a physical education professor and department head at Appalachian State University and Western Kentucky University, where his wife was a health educator.[3][4][5]
References
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- ^ "Kirchner Working on Masters' Degree". The Tiger. March 23, 1933. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ a b Blackman, Sam; Bradley, Bob; Kriese, Chuck; Vandervort, Will (2013). Clemson: Where the Tigers Play. Sports Publishing LLC. p. 187. ISBN 978-1-61321-356-8.
- ^ "Dr. G. F. Kirchner". Daily News. Bowling Green, Kentucky. February 16, 1997. p. 10-A. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ "Broome-Kirk Gymnasium, circa 1953, groundbreaking". Appalachian State University. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ "Obituary for Joy Kirchner-Johns". Tetrick Funeral Home. Retrieved October 18, 2023.