| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 9, 1903 Albia, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | February 19, 1970 (aged 66) Asbury, Iowa, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1925–1926 | Simpson (IA) |
| 1927–1929 | Frankford Yellow Jackets |
| Position(s) | Back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1930–1931 | Simpson (IA) (assistant) |
| 1932–1935 | Algona HS (IA) |
| 1936–1938 | Beloit (assistant) |
| 1939–1961 | Dubuque |
| Basketball | |
| 1940–1950 | Dubuque |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1932–1936 | Algona HS (IA) |
| 1939–? | Dubuque |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 95–65–6 (college football) 112–34 (college basketball) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| Football 3 Iowa Conference (1940, 1942, 1948) | |
Kenneth Ernest "Moco" Mercer (June 9, 1903 – February 19, 1970) was an American football player and coach of football and basketball. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the Frankford Yellow Jackets from 1927 to 1929.[1] Mercer was the head football coach at the University of Dubuque from 1939 to 1961, compiling a record of 95–65–6. He was also the head basketball coach at Dubuque from 1940 to 1950, tallying a mark of 112–34.[2]