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John Kerr

1934 – 2005

Former Australian rules footballer, born 1934

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About John Kerr

Lived 1934 – 2005 (aged 71). John Kerr was an Australian australian rules football player.

John Kerr (15 July 1934 – 16 September 2005) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1950s.

Kerr played as a rover spent six seasons with the Bulldogs. He was one of the best afield in their 1954 Grand Final victory, his 32 possessions was the most by a Footscray player.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Melbourne Grammar School
Also known as
John Charles Kerr

People in John Kerr's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Kerr's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Kerr?

former Australian rules footballer, born 1934

When was John Kerr born?

John Kerr was born on 15 July 1934.

When did John Kerr die?

John Kerr died on 16 September 2005.

What was John Kerr's occupation?

John Kerr was an australian rules football player.

What nationality was John Kerr?

John Kerr was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Kerr

· Wikidata: Q6242975

· DBpedia: John Kerr (Australian footballer)

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