Thresher Athletics Hall of Fame
George Buhr served as the men's basketball coach at Bethel College from 1955 to 1965. He led the Threshers to their first KCAC Championships in 1956 and 1957. His teams won 132 games and recorded 117 losses in his 10 years as head coach. He also served as head football coach in 1957 and accumulated a 5-2 conference record on the way to a third-place finish. George also served as Bethel's Athletic Director for seven years. He attended Bethel College from 1948 to 1950 and served as team manager for both football and men's basketball in 1949-1950. He graduated from Bethel in 1950 with a degree in Industrial Arts with an Education/Physical Education minor.
