William J. George (October 27, 1929 – September 30, 1982) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). In addition to his 18 career interceptions, George also recovered 19 fumbles, and in 1954 scored 25 points on 13 PATs and four field goals. In 1963, he led the Bears defense when they won the NFL Championship.