About Bill Kerr
Lived 1882 – 1911 (aged 28). Bill Kerr was an australian rules football player.
Bill Kerr (1 September 1882 – 16 February 1911) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon and South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He died from typhoid fever at the age of 28.
'Bubs' Kerr also played 22 games and kicked 16 goals for Williamstown in the VFA in 1906 and 1910, the last season before he died.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Kerr?
Australian rules footballer (1882–1911)
When was Bill Kerr born?
Bill Kerr was born on 1 September 1882 in South Melbourne.
When did Bill Kerr die?
Bill Kerr died on 16 February 1911 in South Melbourne.
What was Bill Kerr's occupation?
Bill Kerr was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Kerr (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Kerr. https://biography.guide/bill-kerr-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Kerr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-kerr-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Kerr." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-kerr-australian-rules-football-player/.
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