George Finley Sullivan

Background

Sullivan, George Finley was born on May 6, 1927 in Rockville, Nebraska, United States. Son of Samuel Dempsey and Bessie N. (Nelson) Sullivan.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, University Nebraska, 1951. Physical Therapy Certified, University Iowa, 1953. Master of Arts in Education, University Nebraska, 1974.

Career

Trainer, therapist, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, 1953-1975; head trainer, therapist, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, since 1975; assistant athletic director, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, 1978-1995; associate professor physical education, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, 1974-1995; professor emeritus athletic medicine, U Nebraska, Lincoln, since 1995. Member Nebraska State Board Examiners in Physical Therapy, 1966-1970. Member Nebraska State Board Health Physical Therapy, 1974-1980.

Member Nebraska State Board Health Athletic Training, 1983-1986.

Achievements

• George Finley Sullivan has been listed as a noteworthy athletic trainer, physical therapist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Physical Therapy Association, National Athletic Trainers Association (named to Hall of Fame 1978), American Legion, Masons (32 degree), Scottish Rite, Royal Order of Jesters.

Interests

• Avocations: hunting, fishing, grandparenting, working with young people in athletics, reading.

Connections

Married Emogene May Pearson, June 10, 1951. Children: Gregory Francis, Gary Scott, Glen Lee.

Father:

Samuel Dempsey Sullivan

Mother:

Bessie N. (Nelson) Sullivan

Spouse:

Emogene May Pearson

child:

Gary Scott Sullivan

child:

Gregory Francis Sullivan

child:

Glen Lee Sullivan