Elmer Merkovsky

Albert J. Merkovsky was a professional football player in the National Football League. He played in the league from 1944 to 1945. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and "Card-Pitt", a team that was the result of a temporary merger between the Chicago Cardinals and the Steelers. The teams' merger was a result of the manning shortages experienced league-wide due to World War II.

Elmer Merkovsky
Born:(1917-04-13)April 13, 1917
North Braddock, Pennsylvania
Died:June, 1982 (age 65)
Long Beach, California
Career information
Position(s)Halfback
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight239 lb (108 kg)
CollegePitt
Career history
As player
1944Card-Pitt
1945–1946Pittsburgh Steelers
Career stats

Prior to his professional career, Merkovsky played college football at the University of Pittsburgh. In 1939, he played in three college football All-Star Games, located in Boston, Providence and New York.

References

  • Forr, James (2003). "Card-Pitt: The Carpits" (PDF). Coffin Corner. Professional Football Researchers Association. 25 (3): 1–8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-22.
  • Hogrogian, John (2003). "1939 College All-Star games" (PDF). Coffin Corner. Professional Football Researchers Association. 25 (5): 1–6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-10-10.
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