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Jack Kerr

1863 – 1933

Canadian ice hockey player

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Lived 1863 – 1933 (aged 69). Jack Kerr was a Canadian athlete.

John Kerr (1863–1933) was a Canadian ice hockey player and athlete. He was one of the founders of the Ottawa Hockey Club for which he played from 1883 onwards. He was a member of the Ontario championship team in 1891, 1892, 1893 and the Canadian championship team of 1892. He played the forward position.

Hockey career Along with Halder Kirby, Kerr was visiting Montreal during the 1883 Montreal Winter Carnival where he witnessed games of the outdoor hockey tournament. According to the Ottawa Citizen, one said to the other "that we could beat those fellows" and the other agreed. The two, upon their return to Ottawa, organized the Ottawa Hockey Club along with Frank Jenkins.

Kerr would play with Ottawa until the 1893 season, winning several Ottawa and Ontario championships and winning the Canadian championship in 1892. Kerr is also credited with manufacturing the first rubber hockey puck in Ottawa.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Kerr?

Canadian ice hockey player

When was Jack Kerr born?

Jack Kerr was born on 5 October 1863 in Ottawa.

When did Jack Kerr die?

Jack Kerr died on 16 February 1933 in Ottawa.

What was Jack Kerr's occupation?

Jack Kerr was an athlete.

What nationality was Jack Kerr?

Jack Kerr was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Kerr

· Wikidata: Q6113459

· DBpedia: Jack Kerr (ice hockey)

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