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Oct 28, 2022 · Former University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley, who led the University of Georgia to six SEC Championships and a national title, has died at the age of 90 at his home in Athens.
Georgia's football program began in 1892, when Dr. Charles Herty, a chemistry professor and former player at Johns Hopkins, assembled a team and arranged a game against Mercer University on January 30, 1892. This was the first intercollegiate football game played in the deep south.
In addition to its storied history, the team is known for its unique traditions and rabid fan base, known as the "Bulldog Nation." Georgia has won over 880 games in its history, placing them 9th all-time in wins and has finished in the Top 10 of the AP Poll 28 times, 15 of which were Top 5 finishes.
Feb 23, 2017 · Not long ago, the 1971 Georgia team had its 40th reunion in Athens. Since the five African Americans were on the freshman team at the time, they were not part of the Georgia varsity roster.
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Mar 16, 2006 · Athens — Bill Hartman, a legendary figure in University of Georgia athletics, died this afternoon at Athens Regional Medical Center. He was 90. Hartman was an All-American football player,...
Dec 13, 2021 · In total, Steve Greer dedicated more than 35 years with the Bulldogs as a Player, Assistant Coach (1979-1993), and Director of Football Operations (1994-2009). Steve was among the 1980 Georgia National Championship football team as Defensive Ends Coach & Recruiting Coordinator.
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Jul 8, 2016 · Former state representative and Athens insurance executive Bob Argo, who represented the community in the Georgia General Assembly from 1977 through 1986, died Thursday at the age of 92.
