George Welsh

Carrer Record: 189-132-4

Head Coach: United States Naval Academy (1973-81; 55-46-1) University of Virginia (1982-2000; 134-86-3)

Born August 26, 1933 in Coaldale, PA, USA, Welsh was a successful NCAA college football head coach in the second half of the twentieth century. He was head coach at the Naval Academy and the University of Virginia over the course of a 28-year career. He was inducted to the College Footbal Hall of Fame in 2004.

Welsh, who graduated from the Naval Academy in 1960, began his head coaching career at his alma mater in 1973, leading the Midshipmen to three bowl game appearances and their first nine win season in 16 years. In nine seasons, Welsh compiled a record of 55-46-1, making him the school's winningest coach.

Welsh moved on to the University of Virginia in 1982, and over 19 years became the all-time winningest coach in school and Atlantic Coast Conference history. He led the Cavaliers to 12 bowl game appearances, including the shool's first, the 1984 Peach Bow.

Welsh was a five time ACC Coach of the Year five times and three time National Coach of the Year three times. He led the Cavaliers to a share of two ACC titles and set a conference record with 13 consecutive seasons of at least seven wins. Upon his retirement after the 2000 season, his 189 career victores ranked him 24th in Division I-A history.