William George Swank

Background

Swank, William George was born on June 17, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William George and Estelle Jensen Swank.

Education

Bachelor of Science, San Diego State College, 1962.

Career

Supervising probation officer County of San Diego, 1963—1994. Historian, lecturer, writer, since 1994. Baseball historian San Diego Hall of Champions, since 1988.

Chairman Gavy Cravath Hall of Fame Committee, Johnny Ritchey Commemorative Task Force, Ted Williams Lane Field Statue Campaign.

Achievements

• William George Swank has been listed as a notable historian, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Judge Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair, San Diego, since 1992. Santa Claus, Christmas on the Prado, Balboa Park, since 2002, House of David Baseball Team, 2003—2006.

Interests

• Baseball scrapbooks.

Connections

Married Jeri Lynne Bessie. Children: William Corey, Eric William, Karen Estelle.

Father:

William George

Mother:

Estelle Jensen Swank

Spouse:

Jeri Lynne Bessie

child:

Karen Estelle Swank

child:

William Corey Swank

child:

Eric William Swank