George E. Killian
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George E. Killian, born on April 6, 1924 in Valley Stream, New York
, U.S.
is a sports administrator and currently the president of the International University Sports Federation
(FISU).
After receiving his Bachelor of Science
degree in Education from the Ohio Northern University
in 1949, Killian obtained a Masters degree in Education from the University at Buffalo
, N.Y. in 1954. The Ohio Northern University honored him in 1989 with a PhD
in Public Service.
Killian coached basketball
teams of Wharton High School between 1949-1951 and Erie Community College, Buffalo, N.Y. from 1954 to 1969. He was President of the international basketball federation FIBA between 1990-1998. In 1996, he was member of the International Olympic Committee
in his capacity as president of FIBA. Killian served also as treasurer of COPABA, Panamaerican Basketball Confederation and director of the NJCAA, National Junior College Athletic Association
.
After presiding the US delegation at the Universiade
s three times, Killian held office in FISU. He was member of the International Control Commission from 1975 to 1987. Then, he was elected Vice President of FISU. In 1995, Killian was promoted to First Vice President. On November 26, 1999, he was confirmed as FISU President by the Execuive Committee succeeding late Dr. Primo Nebiolo.
On August 5, 2007, Killian was reelected for a second full term as President of FISU by an overwhelming majority of the votes at FISU's 30th General Assembly which was held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Accomplishments:
Awards:
Former Volunteer Positions:
Valley Stream, New York
Valley Stream is a village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population in the village of Valley Stream was 37,511 at the 2010 census...
, U.S.
United States
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is a sports administrator and currently the president of the International University Sports Federation
International University Sports Federation
The Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire , based in Brussels, Belgium is responsible for the organisation and governance of worldwide competitions for student-athletes between the ages of 17 and 28...
(FISU).
After receiving his Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree in Education from the Ohio Northern University
Ohio Northern University
Ohio Northern University is a private, United Methodist Church-affiliated university located in the United States in Ada, Ohio, founded by Henry Solomon Lehr in 1871. ONU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. ONU is a sister...
in 1949, Killian obtained a Masters degree in Education from the University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, also commonly known as the University at Buffalo or UB, is a public research university and a "University Center" in the State University of New York system. The university was founded by Millard Fillmore in 1846. UB has multiple campuses...
, N.Y. in 1954. The Ohio Northern University honored him in 1989 with a PhD
PHD
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in Public Service.
Killian coached basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
teams of Wharton High School between 1949-1951 and Erie Community College, Buffalo, N.Y. from 1954 to 1969. He was President of the international basketball federation FIBA between 1990-1998. In 1996, he was member of the International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee is an international corporation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president...
in his capacity as president of FIBA. Killian served also as treasurer of COPABA, Panamaerican Basketball Confederation and director of the NJCAA, National Junior College Athletic Association
National Junior College Athletic Association
The National Junior College Athletic Association , founded in 1938, is an association of community college and junior college athletic departments throughout the United States. It is held as Divisions and Regions. The current NJCAA holds 24 separate regions.-History:The idea for the NJCAA was...
.
After presiding the US delegation at the Universiade
Universiade
The Universiade is an International multi-sport event, organized for university athletes by the International University Sports Federation . The name is a combination of the words "University" and "olympiad"...
s three times, Killian held office in FISU. He was member of the International Control Commission from 1975 to 1987. Then, he was elected Vice President of FISU. In 1995, Killian was promoted to First Vice President. On November 26, 1999, he was confirmed as FISU President by the Execuive Committee succeeding late Dr. Primo Nebiolo.
On August 5, 2007, Killian was reelected for a second full term as President of FISU by an overwhelming majority of the votes at FISU's 30th General Assembly which was held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Accomplishments:
- President of the International Basketball FederationInternational Basketball FederationThe International Basketball Federation, more commonly known as FIBA , from its French name Fédération Internationale de Basketball, is an association of national organizations which governs international competition in basketball...
(FIBA) – 1990-1998 - Member of the International Olympic CommitteeInternational Olympic CommitteeThe International Olympic Committee is an international corporation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president...
(IOC) – 1996-1998 - President of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame – 1977-1978
- Board of Trustees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame – 1969-2004
- Award winner – Men's Naismith Outstanding Contribution to BasketballNaismith Outstanding Contribution to BasketballNaismith Outstanding Contribution to Basketball is an award given to one man and one woman each year. The award was established in 1996 and is presented by the Atlanta Tipoff Club....
– 2004 - Inductee to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame – 2000
Awards:
- Ohio Northern University Athletic Hall of Fame – 1979
- W.P. Fehring Award of Merit from the U.S. Baseball Federation – 1982
- NJCAA Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame – 1987
- NJCAA Basketball Hall of Fame - 1988
- John W. Bunn AwardJohn Bunn AwardThe John Bunn Award is an annual basketball award given by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to an individual who has contributed significantly to the sport of basketball...
from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame – 1989 - Gold Medal Award from the Basketball Federation of Poland – 1998
Former Volunteer Positions:
- Secretary/Treasurer – U.S. Track and Field Federation
- Board of Directors – U.S. Gymnastics Federation, Basketball Federation of the USA, Amateur Basketball
- Association of the USA, U.S. Wrestling Federations
- U.S. Olympic Administrative Committee