Kenneth E. Mercer
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 9, 1903 Albia, Iowa |
| Died | February 19, 1970 (aged 66) Asbury, Iowa |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1925–1926 | Simpson |
| 1927–1929 | Frankford Yellow Jackets |
| Position(s) | Back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1930–1931 | Simpson (assistant) |
| 1932–1935 | Algona HS (IA) |
| 1936–1938 | Beloit (assistant) |
| 1939–1961 | Dubuque |
| Basketball | |
| 1940–1950 | Dubuque |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1932–1936 | Algona HS (IA) |
| 1939–? | Dubuque |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 95–64–7 (college football) 112–34 (college basketball) |
Kenneth Ernest "Moco" Mercer (June 9, 1903 – February 19, 1970) was an American football player and coach of football and basketball. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the Frankford Yellow Jackets from 1927 to 1929.[1] Mercer was the head football coach at the University of Dubuque from 1939 to 1961, compiling a record of 95–64–7. He was also the head basketball coach at Dubuque from 1940 to 1950, tallying a mark of 112–34.[2]
References
- ^ "Kenneth Mercer". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ "Basketball History". dbq.edu. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
Categories:
- 1903 births
- 1970 deaths
- Beloit Buccaneers football coaches
- Dubuque Spartans athletic directors
- Dubuque Spartans football coaches
- Dubuque Spartans men's basketball coaches
- Frankford Yellow Jackets players
- Simpson Storm football coaches
- Simpson Storm football players
- High school football coaches in the United States
- People from Albia, Iowa
- Players of American football from Iowa