Guido Merkens

Guido Merkens
No. 29, 12, 26, 19
Position:Quarterback, wide receiver, defensive back, punter, return specialist
Personal information
Born: (1955-08-14) August 14, 1955 (age 69)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Edison (San Antonio)
College:Sam Houston State
Undrafted:1977
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:36
Receiving yards:569
Receiving touchdowns:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Guido Albert Merkens Jr. (born August 14, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback, running back, wide receiver, punter and defensive back for 10 seasons for the Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL).

Merkens was a 1973 graduate of Edison High School in San Antonio. He then played college football at both quarterback and defensive back for the Sam Houston Bearkats. His versatility became a hallmark of his professional career.[1] In his first two seasons in the NFL, he was primarily a punt return specialist. During his tenure with the Saints, he served as the third-string quarterback, holder for field goals and a "primary" special teams player; with occasional time as a wide receiver, punter or safety. He also handled some kickoff and punt returns. His penchant for being the emergency backup for all of the aforementioned positions earned him the reputation of a "jack of all trades". In 1981, he reached number three receiver status, starting eleven games, with 29 receptions, 458 yards and one touchdown.[2][3]

Merkens unusual versatility made him an extremely popular player for the Saints, and he has been called a Saints legend.[3]

After not playing in 1986,[3] Merkens was a replacement player during the NFL players strike of 1987 for the Philadelphia Eagles, playing quarterback.[4] Merkens was sacked 10 times by the Chicago Bears replacement team in his first game, a 35-3 loss.[5]

Merkens' father, Guido Sr., served as founding pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio and was a vice-president of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.[6]

In 2007, Merkens was general manager of a CarMax dealership in the city.[7]

Merkens was inducted into the Sam Houston Hall of Honor in 1988.[8]

References

  1. ^ David Flores, "Edison graduate played with Saints during hard times" Archived March 6, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, KENS, February 7, 2010.
  2. ^ Don Pierson, "Eagle Subs Clobbered Already-by Ryan", Chicago Tribune, October 2, 1987.
  3. ^ a b c Hirstius, Barry (June 25, 2018). "30-Plus Years Later, the Unforgettable "Legend of Guido" Lives On For the New Orleans Saints". Sports Illustrated New Orleans Saints News, Analysis and More. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Zimmerman, Paul (October 5, 1987). "When Push Came to Shove". Sports Illustrated.
  5. ^ Tribune, Chicago (October 5, 1987). "NEAR BEARS SOCK IT TO EAGLES". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  6. ^ "Guido Merkens, former LCMS vice-president, dies". January 13, 2012.
  7. ^ Dale Robertson, "Remembering the Luv Ya Blue Oilers (w/video)" Archived 2014-10-27 at the Wayback Machine, Houston Chronicle, December 10, 2007.
  8. ^ "Guido Merkens (1988) - Hall of Honor". Sam Houston. Retrieved October 6, 2024.


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