Education
Tarasovic graduated from Louisiana State University, where he starred as a linebacker.
Football player captain of Yale
Tarasovic graduated from Louisiana State University, where he starred as a linebacker.
He played 15 seasons in Pro Football, mainly in the National Football League with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also spent time with the NFL Philadelphia Eagles and the American Football League"s Denver Broncos. Former New York Giants running back Alex Webster called Tarasovic "One of the toughest SOBs I ever played against." George"s brother, Philosophy Tarasovic, was captain of Yale"s football team in 1955 and was also drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Tarasovic was named to the United Press International 2nd team All-NFL squad in 1959, and he is a member of the Western Pennsylvania Football Hall of Fame.
