George Yarno OL 68, 69, 66
CollegeHeightWeightDate of birth
Washington State 6-2 255 12-Aug-57
How acquiredFree agent 1979
How leftReleased after 1987
Seasons playedGamesStarts
1979-83, 1985-87 109 63

Profile
Had two spells with the Buccaneers interrupted by a stint in the USFL with the Denver Gold. The only offensive lineman in franchise history to kick an extra point, Coach John McKay let him do the honours in the 1983 season finale after the Dave Warnke debacle. Re-signed with the Bucs in 1985 and played another three seasons in Tampa Bay before being released at the end of the 1987 season. Spent 1988 with the Atlanta Falcons and then 1989 with the Houston Oilers. Now serves as the Offensive Line coach for Washington State University along with fellow ex-Buc alumni Mike Levenseller. Originally wore the 68 shirt in his first stint with the Bucs. Returned in 1985 to wear the 69 shirt for the season opener alone and then took over the 66 jersey from then on.
Selected as the 84th Greatest player in Buccaneer history in 2007

1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1985
GamesStartsGamesStartsGamesStartsGamesStartsGamesStartsGamesStarts
15 0 16 10 16 5 9 3 14 11 12 12
1986 1987
GamesStartsGamesStarts
16 16 11 8

Kick Returns
Season No. Yards Avg LG TD
1982 1 14 14.0 14 0
Total 1 14 14.0 14 0
Kicking
Season 0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Total PAT
1983 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1
Total 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1
Special Teams' Tackles
Season Solo Asst Total
1979 5
1980 1
1986 4
1987 1
Total 11