George Wolfman (1911-1983) was an American college baseball coach who led the California Golden Bears baseball team from 1955 through 1973, including the Bear's second national championship in the 1957 College World Series.

Playing career

Wolfman played for new Bears coach Clint Evans from 1930 through 1933, serving as team captain in 1933. Following his college career, Wolfman played two years for the Mission Reds of the Class AA Pacific Coast League.

George Wolfman

Coaching career

After Evans' retirement in 1954, Wolfman took over as head coach of the Bears. He served for 19 seasons, most notably leading Cal to the 1957 College World Series championship in his only NCAA appearance. Wolfman's teams shared three conference championships, posting 14 winning records. Cal honored Wolfman by retiring his number 66, inducting him into the Cal Bears Hall of Fame, and naming the annual award given to the most improved baseball player for him.

George Wolfman

Head coaching record

The following table shows Wolfman's record as a head coach.

George Wolfman

See also

References

1911 births

1983 deaths

California Golden Bears baseball coaches

California Golden Bears baseball players

Mission Reds players