Francis E. Merritt

Francis E. Merritt
Career information
Date of birth	(1920-07-20)July 20, 1920
Place of birth	New York, New York
Date of death	March 21, 1995(1995-03-21) (aged 74)
Place of death	Clearwater, Florida
Position(s)	Tackle
College	Army
Career history
As player
1942–1943	Army
Career highlights and awards
Honors	All-American
College Football Hall of Fame

Francis E. "Frank" Merritt (July 20, 1920 – July 20, 1995) was an American football tackle who played college football at the United States Military Academy. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. He served as the athletic director at the United States Air Force Academy from 1967 to 1974.

References

Air Force Falcons athletic directors

Robert V. Whitlow (1955–1957) George B. Simler (1957–1960) Francis E. Merritt (1967–1974) John J. Clune (1975–1991) Kenneth L. Schweitzer (1991–1996) Randy Spetman (1996–2004) Hans Mueh (2004– )

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