About Jack Kerris
Lived 1925 – 1983 (aged 58). Jack Kerris was an American basketball player.
John Edward Kerris (January 30, 1925 – December 4, 1983) was an American professional basketball player. Kerris played college basketball for Loyola of Chicago and was the ninth overall pick in the 1949 BAA draft by the Chicago Stags. He played for the Tri-Cities Blackhawks, Fort Wayne Pistons and Baltimore Bullets in his four-year career.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season
Playoffs Year Team GP MPG FG% FT% RPG APG PPG 1950 Fort Wayne 4 – .400 .591 – 1.3 9.3 1951 Fort Wayne 3 – .346 .500 6.7 3.3 7.7 1952 Fort Wayne 2 31.5 .350 .550 9.0 4.5 12.5 1953 Baltimore 2 15.5 .200 1.000 1.0 .5 3.5Career 11 23.5 .349 .582 5.7 2.2 8.4
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Kerris?
American basketball player (1925-1983)
When was Jack Kerris born?
Jack Kerris was born on 30 January 1925 in Chicago.
When did Jack Kerris die?
Jack Kerris died on 4 December 1983 in Fort Wayne.
What was Jack Kerris's occupation?
Jack Kerris was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jack Kerris?
Jack Kerris was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Kerris. https://biography.guide/jack-kerris/
MLA: "Jack Kerris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-kerris/.
Chicago: "Jack Kerris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-kerris/.
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