George Seifert

Biography

George Gerald Seifert achieved unprecedented success as San Francisco 49ers head coach, winning two Super Bowl championships while compiling a franchise-record 98 victories and the NFL's second-highest winning percentage at the time of his resignation. Born January 22, 1940 in San Francisco, Seifert grew up across the street from Kezar Stadium, where he ushered at 49ers home games while attending San Francisco Polytechnic High School. At University of Utah, he played guard and linebacker for the Utes before beginning his coaching career. After head coaching positions at Westminster College (3…