Longtime NFL and college coach Frank Gansz Jr. dies at 64
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Frank Gansz Jr., a notable figure in football coaching with experience in the NFL, CFL, and spring leagues, passed away at age 64 over the weekend. He served as the special teams coordinator for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League at the time of his death. Gansz had a diverse coaching career, which included stints with the Oakland Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens. He was recognized for his impactful coaching on special teams, particularly during his time with the Chiefs, helping produce standout players like Dante Hall. Details surrounding his death, including the cause, were not disclosed.
- •Frank Gansz Jr. coached in the NFL, CFL, and UFL
- •He was the special teams coordinator for the St. Louis Battlehawks
- •Gansz's father was Frank Gansz Sr., a former NFL coach
- •He had notable coaching roles with several teams including the Chiefs
- •Details about the cause of death have not been announced
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Longtime NFL, college coach dies suddenly at 64
"The son of a former Chiefs head coach was coaching in the UFL until his death over the weekend
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