George Mihalik Football Films Collection

Collection

Identifier: 10-1-C-18

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of reel to reel films and VHS cassette tapes of Slippery Rock University and State College football games as well as one film depicting physical fitness testing.

Dates

2022-11-28

Conditions Governing Use

The items in this collection are protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use these items in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

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The Slippery Rock University Archives assumes no responsibility for copyright infringement by users. Contact the Archives at rockarchives@sru.edu for more information.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. George Mihalik, known simply as "Coach" to former football players, devoted 45 years to Slippery Rock University. Serving as head football coach from 1988 until the end of the 2015 season, Mihalik remarkably led The Rock in 8 PSAC West Championships and 6 NCAA Division II Playoff Berths. In recognition of Mihalik's success and commitment, the N. Kerr Thompson Stadium was formally renamed and dedicated as "Mihalik-Thompson Stadium" in 2011.

Mihalik was also instrumental in the creation of SRU’s Safety Management program. A rare example of a professor-coach, he taught in that department for (almost) his entire career.

The most of the films were created during Mihalk's tenure as head coach, however, some reel to reel films predate Mihalik, most likely from Bob Dispirito's tenure.