George Hubert Chryst (April 30, 1937 – December 3, 1992) was an

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player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the

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from 1979 to 1992, compiling a record of 79–60–2. Chryst was born on April 30, 1937, in

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. He died suddenly on December 3, 1992, at his mother's home in Madison. Chryst was the father of three sons who became involved in football coaching: Geep,

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, and

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Head coaching record

College football

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