1998 Hall of Fame Inductee

GEORGE H. CALKINS - Penn Valley
Baseball - 1956, 1961, 1962, 1963
Football - 1961, 1962, 1963
Basketball - 1962

George came from Chico High School, where he excelled as an all around athlete. His athletic prowess continued at Chico State .

While at Chico State, George was a three-sport man, participating in football (3 years), baseball (4 years) and basketball (1 year). In 1962 George was named to the All-Conference Baseball Team. In 1963, he was selected to the All-Conference Football Team. He was a four-year member of the Block 'C' Society and a member of the Football Team-of-the-Century. He completed both his bachelor's (1963) and master's degrees at Chico State.

George's professional life will remain a hallmark in coaching. He served as a coach and athletic director at Yuba City High School for 19 years. He led the Honkers to 14 football championships, one baseball and six softball championships. He was the athletic director for 13 years. Honors include being named California Coach-of-the-Year and State Athletic Director-of-the-Year.