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Coach Frank Gansz Jr. Dies at 64
19 Aug
Summary
- Frank Gansz Jr., a football coach, died at 64.
- He coached in the NFL, college, CFL, and UFL.
- His work with the Chiefs saw league-leading returns.
Frank Gansz Jr., a football coach with a career that touched the NFL, college football, the CFL, and several spring leagues, has died at 64. His death was announced by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League, where he was serving as special teams coordinator.
Gansz began his coaching career in 1987 after a playing career at The Citadel. He worked his way through various college programs, including Pittsburgh and Army, before moving to the World League in 1992.
His NFL coaching career began with the Oakland Raiders in 1997, followed by stints with the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. During his time with the Chiefs, his special teams units achieved significant success, leading the league in punt and kickoff return averages in 2003.
Before his final role with the Battlehawks, Gansz also coached at UCLA and SMU, and with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the CFL. His father, Frank Gansz Sr., was also a well-known football coach.
