Bernie Masterson

Bernie Masterson
Masterson from 1947 Cornhusker
Biographical details
Born(1911-08-10)August 10, 1911
Shenandoah, Iowa, U.S.
DiedMay 16, 1963(1963-05-16) (aged 51)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Playing career
1931–1933Nebraska
1934–1940Chicago Bears
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1940Stanford (assistant)
1941UCLA (assistant)
1945St. Mary's Pre-Flight
1946–1947Nebraska
1948NY Yankees (assistant)
1950Iowa (backfield)
1951Lewis
Head coaching record
Overall14–18–1
Bowls1–0
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Awards

Bernard Edward Masterson (August 10, 1911 – May 16, 1963) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from 1946 to 1947, compiling a record of 5–13. Masterson played college football at Nebraska from 1931 to 1933. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Bears from 1934 to 1940.