Longtime coach Frank Gansz Jr. dies at age 64
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Frank Gansz Jr., a veteran special teams coach in football, has died at the age of 64, as announced by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League. Known for his extensive coaching career in the NFL and college football, Gansz served as a special teams coordinator for teams including the Oakland Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens. His legacy in coaching special teams was influenced by his father, Frank Gansz Sr., who also held similar coaching roles. Details surrounding Gansz’s health or the circumstances of his death have not been disclosed.
- •Gansz Jr. coached in the NFL and college football for decades.
- •He was special teams coordinator for the Battlehawks.
- •Served the Raiders, Chiefs, and Ravens in special teams roles.
- •Gansz’s father was also a coach, influencing his career.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Longtime special teams coach Frank Gansz Jr. dies at 64
"Frank Gansz Jr., who spent decades as an assistant coach in the NFL, college football and multiple spring leagues, has died at the age of 64.
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