George Koonce's mother made less than $10,000 per year while supporting four kids.
17 Facts About George Koonce
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George Koonce was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons out of the East Carolina University, but was waived during the preseason.
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George Koonce started at linebacker for the World League's Ohio Glory in 1992.
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George Koonce was then signed by the Green Bay Packers before the 1992 season.
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George Koonce was an eight-year starter as the Packers returned to dominance, starting 102 of 112 games.
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George Koonce was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an unrestricted free agent before the 2000 season, and started all 16 games.
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George Koonce was inducted into the National Junior College Hall of Fame in 2000 and the hall of fame at East Carolina University.
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In 2023, George Koonce joined Horicon Bank serving on their Board of Directors.
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George Koonce spent of two years as an Assistant Athletic Director for Development, assisting with fundraising and marketing of the department.
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George Koonce earned his master's degree in Sport Management in 2006 from ECU.
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George Koonce served in the Packers front office as the Director of Player Development for the Green Bay Packers for the 2006 season.
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George Koonce served as the Senior Associate Director of Athletics at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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George Koonce was responsible for fundraising, major gifts, community relations, and student welfare.
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George Koonce was placed on administrative leave in April 2010, and his resignation was announced on June 2,2010.
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In 2014, George Koonce was hired as the Vice-President of Advancement at Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
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George Koonce led the Dr George E Koonce Scholars Program, which helps fund higher education for youth from Milwaukee.
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George Koonce was named to board of directors for Horicon Bank.