George Joestar II (Steel Ball Run)

George Joestar (ジョージ・ジョースター) is a minor character featured in Steel Ball Run.

George is the father of Johnny Joestar and Nicholas Joestar, the former with whom he maintains a difficult relationship. He is a horse breeder by trade.

Appearance
George Joestar is a mature then old man of average height but slightly overweight, having dark hair into a regular cut and a small mustache.

Personality
George is an acclaimed horse trainer.

In the past, he was strict and severe but fair with his sons. However, he shamelessly favored his elder son Nicholas over his younger son, Johnny.

George shows an empathetic and apologetic side when he tearfully reconciles with Johnny towards the end of the story, and feels proud of him.

Background
George won the Triple Crown seven times.

George was strict and severe but fair with his sons. After Nicholas' death, George was convinced that God had taken the wrong son and took out his sadness and rage on Johnny.

It is revealed in flashbacks that he and Johnny had an intense argument over what should be done with the racing boots of the deceased Nicholas. During this fight, Johnny ends up dealing a severe injury to his father’s head while complaining about the pain and feeling of inferiority that George’s cruel behavior left with him.

High Voltage
George reconciles with Johnny, presenting Nicholas' boots to him as he watches the final stage of the Steel Ball Run race in New York. He speaks to the surrounding crowd in a passion, confessing his mistreatment of his son. He goes on to mention his current pride regarding Johnny’s ability to traverse the entire continent. This results in an applause from the crowd while Nicholas grows tearful and Johnny rides onwards.