John Kerr (footballer, born 1959)
English footballer
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John Kerr (23 November 1959 – 4 June 2006)[2] was an English footballer who played at centre forward for Tranmere Rovers, Bristol City, Stockport County and Bury.[3] He made 181 appearances for Tranmere, of which 154 were in the Football League, and scored 45 goals.[2]
Date of birth
23 November 1959
Place of birth
Birkenhead, England
Date of death
4 June 2006 (aged 46)
Place of death
France
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 November 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Birkenhead, England | ||
| Date of death | 4 June 2006 (aged 46) | ||
| Place of death | France | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1978–1983 | Tranmere Rovers | 154 | (38) |
| 1983–1984 | Bristol City | 14 | (4) |
| 1984–1985 | Stockport County | 47 | (16) |
| 1985 | Bury | 31 | (4) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He subsequently worked as a youth coach at Walsall and Academy Manager at Cardiff City. He died suddenly while on holiday in France with his family.[4]
