George Hubert Chryst (April 30, 1937 – December 3, 1992) was an American football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville from 1979 to 1992, compiling a record of 79–60–2.[2]

George Chryst
Biographical details
Born(1938-10-24)October 24, 1938
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedDecember 3, 1992(1992-12-03) (aged 54)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1956–1958Wisconsin
Position(s)Guard, center
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1959Wisconsin (GA)
1962–1965Edgewood HS (WI) (assistant)
1966–1971Edgewood HS (WI)
1972–1977Wisconsin (assistant)
1979–1992Wisconsin–Platteville
Basketball
1962–1970Edgewood HS (WI)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1966–1972Edgewood HS (WI)
1981–1990Wisconsin–Platteville
Head coaching record
Overall79–60–2 (college football)
43–10 (high school football)
138–47 (high school basketball)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 WSUC (1980)

Chryst was born on April 30, 1937, in Madison, Wisconsin. He died suddenly on December 3, 1992, at his mother's home in Madison.[3][4][5] Chryst was the father of three sons who became involved in football coaching: Geep, Rick, and Paul.[6]

Head coaching record

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College football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Wisconsin–Platteville Pioneers (Wisconsin State University Conference) (1979–1992)
1979 Wisconsin–Platteville 5–5 3–5 T–6th
1980 Wisconsin–Platteville 7–3 6–2 T–1st
1980 Wisconsin–Platteville 6–4 4–4 T–4th
1982 Wisconsin–Platteville 5–5 3–5 T–6th
1983 Wisconsin–Platteville 4–6 3–5 6th
1984 Wisconsin–Platteville 5–6 4–4 T–5th
1985 Wisconsin–Platteville 5–5 5–3 4th
1986 Wisconsin–Platteville 6–5 3–5 T–1st
1987 Wisconsin–Platteville 6–5 4–4 6th
1988 Wisconsin–Platteville 6–4 4–4 T–5th
1989 Wisconsin–Platteville 6–2–1 5–2–1 4th
1990 Wisconsin–Platteville 7–3 5–3 3rd
1991 Wisconsin–Platteville 6–3–1 4–3–1 4th
1992 Wisconsin–Platteville 5–4 4–3 T–4th
Wisconsin–Platteville: 79–60–2 57–52–2
Total: 79–60–2
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ "George Chryst". Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. March 1994. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "George Chryst". nacda.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  3. ^ Thomas, Howard (December 3, 1992). "Chryst's death a shock". The Capital Times. Madison, Wisconsin. p. 1B. Retrieved March 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  4. ^ Thomas, Howard (December 3, 1992). "Chryst (continued)". The Capital Times. Madison, Wisconsin. p. 3B. Retrieved March 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  5. ^ "Chryst". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. December 6, 1992. p. 9, section 2. Retrieved March 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  6. ^ "Platteville's George Chryst dies". Madison.com. December 4, 1992. Retrieved October 18, 2018.