Guido Merkens

Receptions:	36
Receiving yards:	569
Receiving touchdowns:	3

Guido Merkens
No. 29, 12, 26, 19
Position:	Quarterback, wide receiver, defensive back, punter, return specialist
Personal information
Born:	August 14, 1955; 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
	Houston Oilers (1978–1980); New Orleans Saints (1980-1986); Philadelphia Eagles (1987);
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
Receptions:	36
Receiving yards:	569
Receiving touchdowns:	3
	Player stats at PFR

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 special teams player; with occasional time as a wide receiver, punter or safety. His penchant for being the emergency backup for all of the aforementioned positions earned him the reputation of a "jack of all trades".[2]

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.[3]

In 2007, Merkens was general manager of a CarMax dealership in the city.[4]

References

David Flores, "Edison graduate played with Saints during hard times" Archived March 6, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, KENS, February 7, 2010.
Don Pierson, "Eagle Subs Clobbered Already-by Ryan", Chicago Tribune, October 2, 1987.
"Guido Merkens, former LCMS vice-president, dies". January 13, 2012.
Dale Robertson, "Remembering the Luv Ya Blue Oilers (w/video)" Archived 2014-10-27 at the Wayback Machine, Houston Chronicle, December 10, 2007.

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[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] "Guido Merkens, former LCMS vice-president, dies". January 13, 2012.

[4] Dale Robertson, "Remembering the Luv Ya Blue Oilers (w/video)" Archived 2014-10-27 at the Wayback Machine, Houston Chronicle, December 10, 2007.