George Theofanis

Teams coached: Butler Bulldogs
Butler record: 79-105 (.429)
Overall record: 79-105 (.429)

1970-1977

George C. Theofanis
Born March 22, 1931
Died January 30, 2011
Hometown: New York City, New York
Alma Mater: Butler University (BA & MA)
Played at Washington HS in Indianapolis, then at Butler from 1950-52 and 1956-57 for head coach Tony Hinkle
- In between, Theofanis served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War
Began his career at Avon HS (IN), where he taught and coached basketball from 1957-62
He also taught and coached at Shortridge HS (IN) from 1962-70, including three years as head boys’ basketball coach (was a state runner-up in 1968)
Returned to Butler to be the head coach of the Bulldogs in 1970, leading the program for the next seven seasons
- Went 79-105 overall and was named Indiana Collegiate Conference (ICC) Coach of the Year twice
After Butler, he worked for ITT Educational Service from 1978 until his retirement in 1995
Inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame (class of 2000)
Passed away in 2011 at the age of 79; survived by his wife, Colleen, son Tony, daughter Stephanie and five grandchildren

^ overall record includes head coaching positions at the NCAA level only