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Jim Kerr

1939 – 2008

American football player

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About Jim Kerr

Lived 1939 – 2008 (aged 68). Jim Kerr was an American american football player.

James Norman Kerr (July 23, 1939 – May 27, 2008) was an American professional football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Penn State University and was drafted in the seventh round of the 1961 NFL draft. Kerr was also selected in the 19th round of the 1961 AFL draft by the New York Titans.

He died on May 27, 2008.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Pennsylvania State University
Also known as
James Norman Kerr

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jim Kerr's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jim Kerr?

American football player

When was Jim Kerr born?

Jim Kerr was born on 23 July 1939 in Colver.

When did Jim Kerr die?

Jim Kerr died on 27 May 2008.

What was Jim Kerr's occupation?

Jim Kerr was an american football player.

What nationality was Jim Kerr?

Jim Kerr was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim Kerr

· Wikidata: Q6196111

· DBpedia: Jim Kerr (American football)

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