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- Title:
- Meritorious Service
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- Graduating Class:
- 1971
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- Induction Class:
- 1994
Bio
The Dean of North Central Conference sports information directors for decades, Sioux City native George Ellis got his start in the business at Morningside College, serving his alma mater in the role from 1968-73. As an undergraduate, Ellis was also a member of coach Arnie Brandt’s wrestling squad. After one season as sports information director at Northern Iowa, Ellis moved to North Dakota State University for a long, and distinguished tenure where his game programs, media guides, and other materials garnered numerous awards.
He was recognized by the College Sports Information Directors of American (CoSIDA) with the Warren Berg Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and being inducted into its Hall of Fame. Ellis was also named to the North Central Conference Hall of Fame, and was the league’s SID for many seasons, keeping detailed records, and archival data.