George Penton
Penton at Troy, c. 1911 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 6, 1882 Rockford, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 1969 (aged 86) Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1907–1909 | Auburn |
| Positions | Guard, fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1910 | Jacksonville State |
| 1911–1912 | Troy State |
| 1913 | Auburn (assistant) |
| 1919–1921 | Sidney Lanier HS (AL) |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1911–1912 | Troy State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 8–4–3 (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.