About Sandy Kerr
Lived 1871 – 1936 (aged 65). Sandy Kerr was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Alexander "Sandy" Kerr (3 May 1871 – 18 June 1936) was a New Zealand international rugby union player.
Kerr was born in East Taieri and educated at Green Island School, which he left as an 11 year old.
A powerful loose forward, Kerr started out at Kaikorai in Dunedin and after moving to Christchurch club Linwood played provincial rugby with Canterbury. He shares with Sydney Orchard the distinction of being the first All Black to be selected from Linwood, making his international debut against Queensland at Wellington in 1896. After contributing a try to help his side to victory, Kerr retained his place for the 1897 tour of Australia, but was forced to withdraw.
Kerr was a leather tanner and later coal merchant by profession.
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Who was Sandy Kerr?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Sandy Kerr born?
Sandy Kerr was born on 3 May 1871.
When did Sandy Kerr die?
Sandy Kerr died on 18 June 1936.
What was Sandy Kerr's occupation?
Sandy Kerr was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Sandy Kerr?
Sandy Kerr was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sandy Kerr. https://biography.guide/sandy-kerr/
MLA: "Sandy Kerr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sandy-kerr/.
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