Elmer Merkovsky
Introduction '''Albert J. Merkovsky''' (April 13, 1917 – June 28, 1982) 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.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.
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