Kenneth E. Mercer

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]

Kenneth E. Mercer
Biographical details
Born(1903-06-09)June 9, 1903
Albia, Iowa
DiedFebruary 19, 1970(1970-02-19) (aged 66)
Asbury, Iowa
Playing career
Football
1925–1926Simpson (IA)
1927–1929Frankford Yellow Jackets
Position(s)Back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1930–1931Simpson (IA) (assistant)
1932–1935Algona HS (IA)
1936–1938Beloit (assistant)
1939–1961Dubuque
Basketball
1940–1950Dubuque
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1932–1936Algona HS (IA)
1939–?Dubuque
Head coaching record
Overall95–64–7 (college football)
112–34 (college basketball)

References

  1. "Kenneth Mercer". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  2. "Basketball History". dbq.edu. Retrieved July 14, 2018.


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