What is Bus Mertes's middle name?
James
What is Bus Mertes's full name?
Bernard James Mertes
Bus Mertes date of birth:
October 6, 1921
How old was Bus Mertes when died?
80
Where was Bus Mertes born?
Chicago, IL
When did Bus Mertes die?
January 17, 2002
How tall is Bus Mertes?
6' (183 cm)
How much does Bus Mertes weigh?
201 lbs (91.2 kg)
What is Bus Mertes nationality?
American
Where did Bus Mertes go to university?
Iowa
What is Bus Mertes's occupation?
Football (American)
Short 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.