George Calvin Rogers, Sr. was the sixth head college football coach for The Citadel Bulldogs located in Charleston, South Carolina and he held that position for four seasons, from 1913 until 1919. His career coaching record at The Citadel was 14 wins, 16 losses, and 3 ties. This ranks him 12th at The Citadel in total wins and 14th at The Citadel in winning percentage. He also served as head baseball coach in 1914 and 1915 and resumed the position from 1921 through 1924.
Rogers graduated from The Citadel in 1910. He also coached at the Georgia Military Academy and at high schools in Charleston.
Rogers later served as superintendent of the Charleston public school system, from 1946 until retiring in June 1955.
Rogers died at his home in 1964.
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