Bus Mertes Death
Bernard passed away on January 17, 2002 at the age of 80.
When did Bus Mertes die?
January 17, 2002How old was Bus Mertes when died?
80
Bus Mertes Birthday and Date of Death
Bus Mertes was born on October 6, 1921 and died on January 17, 2002. Bernard was 80 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: October 6, 1921
Date of Death: January 17, 2002
Age at Death: 80
Bus Mertes - Biography
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.
