George Haffner is a former American football quarterback and offensive coordinator. Born in Chicago, Haffner prepped at football powerhouse Mount Carmel High School. While at the University of Notre Dame in 1960, Haffner was awarded the starting quarterback job by head coach Joe Kuharich. His first game was an impressive 21-17 victory over California; however, the team would finish the season with 2-8 record, and after losing the starting job to Daryle Lamonica, Haffner would transfer to McNeese State University.