George Patrick Malley (February 28, 1931[1] – May 18, 1985) was an American football coach. He served as the Santa Clara University head coach from 1959 until his death in 1985.
In 1952, Malley coached the Santa Clara freshman team. After graduating from Santa Clara, Malley served in the 4th Armored Division of the United States Army.[5] Malley returned to coaching in 1956 when he became head coach at his alma mater St. Ignatius Prep.[2]
Resurrecting the football program after a seven-year hiatus, the University of Santa Clara hired Malley as head coach in 1959.[3] Malley amassed a 141–100–4 record with only five losing seasons.[6] Malley also added athletic director to his duties at the university in 1965.[7]
Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News credited Malley with a revival of football at Santa Clara after the school relegated its team to the Division II level. Purdy wrote, "Malley was the grandfather or uncle who looked after everyone. The men who played for him still talk of him today in reverent tones."[8]