George J. Fisher
George John Fisher | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 April 1871 |
| Died | 1960 |
| Known for | Volleyball, Boy Scouting |
| Awards and honors |
| 1926, Silver Buffalo Award |
| 1946, Leader in Volleyball Award United States Volleyball Association |
| 1951, Morgan Plaque, Springfield College United States Volleyball Association |
| Alpha Phi Omega honorary brother |
| 1991, Inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame |
George J. Fisher (2 April 1871 – 1960) was a physician and leader in the fields of youth development and physical fitness in the United States during the early twentieth century. He was a noted advocate for advancing the sport of volleyball. He conducted early experiments on the effects of smoking which found that it increases blood pressure and heart rate.