Francis E. Merritt

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Frank Merritt
Date of birth: July 20, 1920
Place of birth: New York, New York
Date of death: March 21, 1995 (aged 74)
Place of death: Clearwater, Florida
Career information
Position(s): Offensive tackle
College: Army
Organizations
 As player:
1942-1943 West Point
Career highlights and Awards
Honors: All America Left Tackle
College Football Hall of Fame

Francis E. "Frank" Merritt (July 20, 1920July 20, 1995) was an American football offensive tackle who played college football at the United States Military Academy. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. He served as the Director of Athletics at the United States Air Force Academy from 1967 - 1974.