George J. Pfeifer, '44
George J. Pfeifer, '44, passed away on February 3, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska. Lifetime Member.
On Thursday, February 4, 2021 alumni were given the sad news that George Pfeifer, '44, had passed away the previous evening at his home. True to his passion, basketball, Coach was preparing to watch the Creighton basketball game from his favorite chair when it was discovered that he had passed away.
George Pfeifer began his lifelong association with Boys Town as a youth in August of 1940.
His father had passed away and he and two of his brothers, Robert and Alfred found themselves on a journey from Hays, Kansas to Boys Town. Once at Boys Town, young George Pfeifer found sports an ideal outlet for his boundless energy. In particular, he discovered basketball and was a member of Boys Town's varsity team. His popularity was such that he was elected mayor in July of 1943 by his fellow Boys Town citizens. Upon graduation in 1944 he enlisted in the Navy and served his nation. At the completion of his service in World War II, Pfeifer enrolled at Fort Hayes State College and completed his undergraduate degree in 1951. Following a stint as a coach at Fort Hayes, Pfeifer was called by his old coach, Skip Palrang, to head back to Boys Town and become a member of the coaching staff and a teacher. He parlayed his skills as a coach and teacher and eventually became the head basketball and head track coach. Du
George Pfeifer began his lifelong association with Boys Town as a youth in August of 1940.
His father had passed away and he and two of his brothers, Robert and Alfred found themselves on a journey from Hays, Kansas to Boys Town. Once at Boys Town, young George Pfeifer found sports an ideal outlet for his boundless energy. In particular, he discovered basketball and was a member of Boys Town's varsity team. His popularity was such that he was elected mayor in July of 1943 by his fellow Boys Town citizens. Upon graduation in 1944 he enlisted in the Navy and served his nation. At the completion of his service in World War II, Pfeifer enrolled at Fort Hayes State College and completed his undergraduate degree in 1951. Following a stint as a coach at Fort Hayes, Pfeifer was called by his old coach, Skip Palrang, to head back to Boys Town and become a member of the coaching staff and a teacher. He parlayed his skills as a coach and teacher and eventually became the head basketball and head track coach. Du