About Bob Kerr
Lived 1938 – 2007 (aged 68). Bob Kerr was an Irish cricketer.
Robert James Little ('Bob') Kerr (24 August 1938 – 21 March 2007) is the former Chairman (2000–2002) and President of the Irish Cricket Union. He died as a result of a heart attack during the 2007 Cricket World Cup, days after the Irish team's historic win over Pakistan. He had been attending the event, with his wife, Hope (née Kidney).
He was born an only child in Lettin, Tempo, County Fermanagh. In January 1968, he and his wife Hope were married. They never had any children.
He was former headmaster of 'Jones Memorial Primary School', Enniskillen and Dungannon Primary School, from 1979 to 1999. He was also a former president of the Ulster Teachers Union.
A lifelong cricket enthusiast, he played into his 50s and founded the North Fermanagh Cricket Club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Kerr?
Irish cricket administrator (1938-2007)
When was Bob Kerr born?
Bob Kerr was born on 24 August 1938.
When did Bob Kerr die?
Bob Kerr died on 21 March 2007.
What was Bob Kerr's occupation?
Bob Kerr was a cricketer.
What nationality was Bob Kerr?
Bob Kerr was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Kerr (cricket official)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Kerr. https://biography.guide/bob-kerr/
MLA: "Bob Kerr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-kerr/.
Chicago: "Bob Kerr." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-kerr/.
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