College of DuPage Athletics

George Hawthorne (1985-87)
NJCAA Hall of Famer George Hawthorne played two seasons (1985 and 1986) as an offensive lineman for fellow Hall of Famer Bob MacDougall’s storied football teams. He earned first-team All-American honors in 1986 and went on to play two seasons at the University of Iowa. He spent two preseason camps with the Cleveland Browns and also played one season of Arena League Football with the Arizona Rattlers. The Chicago native also competed for two seasons at heavyweight for the Chaparrals’ wrestling program, qualifying both years for the NJCAA championship held at COD.