Bert Smyers

Not to be confused with Burt Myers or Bert Myers.

Bert Smyers
Smyers at Varsity Letter Club banquet in 1940 Owl yearbook
Profile
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
BornMarch 1872
Marion Center, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 18, 1953(1953-06-18) (aged 81)
Career information
CollegePittsburgh (1889)

Bertrand Hunter Smyers (March 1872 – June 18, 1953) was an attorney and, along with fellow student John Scott, founder of the University of Pittsburgh's football program. Smyers is also considered to be the university's first quarterback.

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