Craig Fertig

Craig Fertig
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born May 7, 1942(1942-05-07)
Died October 4, 2008(2008-10-04) (aged 66)
Place of death Newport Beach, California
Playing career
1961–1964 USC
Position(s) Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1965–1973
1974
1975
1976–1979
USC (assistant)
Portland Storm (assistant)
USC (assistant)
Oregon State
Head coaching record
Overall 10–34–1
Statistics
College Football Data Warehouse

Craig Fertig (May 7, 1942 – October 4, 2008) was an American football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Oregon State University from 1976 to 1979, compiling a record of 10–34–1.

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Playing career

Fertig attended the University of Southern California where he was a star quarterback. In 1964, he set eight school passing records. He is most notable for throwing the game-winning touchdown in the 1964 edition of the Notre Dame game.

Coaching career

Fertig's coaching career began in 1965 at the University of Southern California. From 1965 to 1973, he served as an assistant coach with the Trojans.

Fertig was hired as an assistant coach with the Portland Storm of the short-lived World Football League in 1974. The job did not last long, as the team only lasted one season after. The IRS impounded the franchise at the conclusion of the 1974 season.

In 1976, Fertig was named the head football coach at Oregon State University. He remained in that role with the Beavers from 1976 to 1979, where he posted a 10–34–1 record.

Fertig served as an assistant athletic director for the Trojans.[2]

Family and death

Fertig attended Huntington Park High School in California before going to USC. Fertig's sister Trudy also attended USC and married former USC lineman Marv Marinovich; his nephew was Todd Marinovich.[2]

Fertig died on October 4, 2008 of kidney failure at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, California at the age of 66. USC remembered him with a moment of silence at the game against University of Oregon that evening.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Oregon State Beavers (Pacific-8/Pacific-10 Conference) (1976–1979)
1976 Oregon State 2–10 1–6 T–7th
1977 Oregon State 3–8 1–6 T–7th
1978 Oregon State 3–7–1 2–6 9th
1979 Oregon State 2–9 1–7 10th
Oregon State: 10–34–1 5–25
Total: 10–34–1

References

  1. ^ Obituary Los Angeles Times, 5 October 2008.
  2. ^ a b Douglas S. Looney, Bred To Be A Superstar, Sports Illustrated, February 22, 1988, Accessed September 10, 2008.
  3. ^ "Fertig, quarterback, analyst for USC, dies at 66". Herald Tribune. http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/04/sports/FBC-Obit-Fertig.php. Retrieved 2008-10-04. 

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