George Penton

George Penton
Penton at Troy, c. 1911
Biographical details
Born(1882-09-06)September 6, 1882
Rockford, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJuly 11, 1969(1969-07-11) (aged 86)
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Playing career
1907–1909Auburn
PositionsGuard, fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1910Jacksonville State
1911–1912Troy State
1913Auburn (assistant)
1919–1921Sidney Lanier HS (AL)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1911–1912Troy State
Head coaching record
Overall8–4–3 (college)

George Washington "Doc" Penton (September 6, 1882 – July 11, 1969) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Jacksonville State Normal School (now Jacksonville State University) in 1910 and at Troy State Normal School (now Troy University) from 1911 to 1912, compiling a career college football coaching record of 8–4–3. Penton played college football at Auburn University as a guard and fullback from 1907 to 1909. He was the brother of fellow football player and coach, John Penton.