Background
Cracken, George Herbert Mc was born on June 20, 1899 in Pittsburgh. Son of George and Anne Elizabeth (Vance) McCracken.
Cracken, George Herbert Mc was born on June 20, 1899 in Pittsburgh. Son of George and Anne Elizabeth (Vance) McCracken.
Bachelor of Science, University Pittsburgh, 1921. Doctor of Letters, Lafayette College, 1968. Doctor of Laws, Allegheny College, 1972.
Doctor of Education (honorary), Bethany College, 1980.
Head football coach, Allegheny College, 1921-1923; Head football coach, Lafayette College, 1924-1935; with, Scholastic Magazines, Inc., New York City, 1922-1995; senior vice president, Scholastic Magazines, Inc., 1954-1961; vice Chairman of the Board, Scholastic Magazines, Inc., 1961-1970; chairman of the executive committee, Scholastic Magazines, Inc., 1971-1995; also director, Scholastic Magazines, Inc. Founder, 1931 Scholastic Coach magazine, public, 1931-1968.
Member Football Foundation Hall of Fame. Trustee University Pittsburgh, Lafayette College Served with United States Navy, 1918. Member University Pittsburgh Varsity Letter Club, Delta Tau Delta (president 1946-1948), Omicron Delta Kappa, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Clubs: Little, Ocean.
Married Martha M. Alford, January 22, 1977. Children— Judith (Mistress William M. Clark), George Herbert.