Johnny Kerr
John Graham Kerr (July 17, 1932 – February 26, 2009), also known as Red Kerr, was an American basketball player, coach, and color commentator. He played in the NBA from 1954 to 1966, mainly as a member of the Syracuse Nationals. He later held several coaching and administrative positions before embarking on a thirty-three-year career as a television color commentator for the Chicago Bulls.
Kerr coaching the Bulls in 1966 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 17, 1932 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 2009 (aged 76) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Tilden (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | Illinois (1951–1954) |
| NBA draft | 1954: 1st round, 6th overall pick |
| Selected by the Syracuse Nationals | |
| Playing career | 1954–1966 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 10, 43 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1954–1965 | Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1965–1966 | Baltimore Bullets |
| As coach: | |
| 1966–1968 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1968–1970 | Phoenix Suns |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player:
As coach: | |
| Career statistics | |
| Points | 12,480 (13.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 10,092 (11.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,004 (2.2 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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