Bus Mertes College coach

Bernard James "Bus" Mertes (October 6, 1921 – January 17, 2002) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at the University of Iowa and professionally in the National Football League (NFL) and the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) with the Chicago Cardinals, Los Angeles Dons, Baltimore Colts, and New York Giants. Mertes served as the head football coach at Kansas State University from 1955 to 1959 and at Drake University from 1960 to 1964, compiling a career college football coaching record of 42–53–1.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Mertes Bernard James
Birth dateOctober 06, 1921
Birth place
Chicago
Date of deathJanuary 17, 2002

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Coach

coached team
Denver Broncos
Minnesota Vikings
Kansas State Wildcats football
Drake Bulldogs football
overall record42–53–1

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