George Bednar

George John Bednar (March 16, 1942 – December 6, 2007) was an American college football player for the University of Notre Dame, who later became as a business executive.

He is most well known for his tenure as a marketing executive for McKesson Imports Company, where he was instrumental in popularizing the Harvey Wallbanger cocktail.

He graduated from Central Catholic in 1960, after achieving success as a high school football player.

[1] Bednar graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1964 with a Bachelor of Arts in economics, and married.

[3] The drink is composed of vodka, orange juice and Galliano liqueur, then a product of McKesson Imports.