Bertie Kerr
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Bertie Kerr was an Irish
soccer player during the 1910s and 1920s.
He played for the amateur Bohemians
during his career. Kerr played full back throughout his career and was among the first athletes to represent Ireland at the Summer Olympics
when he played in the 1924 Olympics
. While playing for Bohemians, he helped them win their first ever League title, in 1923–24. Bohs won the title after winning 15 successive league games. Other members of the team included Dave Roberts
, Johnny McIlroy
, Billy Otto
, Christy Robinson
, Jack McCarthy
and Johnny Murray
.
Kerr also played for the League of Ireland XI
. In March 1925 he played in a 2-1 defeat against Welsh League XI. His team mates while playing in these games included fellow Bohs players Johnny McIlroy
, Christy Robinson
and Johnny Murray
as well as Frank Collins and John Joe Flood
.
Bertie came from a sporting family, his brother Kevin
also played many games in the red and black of Bohemians. They also were the third set of brothers to captain Bohs; Bertie captained the club in 1919, twenty three years later his brother had the honour.
Bertie Kerr died on 23 November 1973.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
soccer player during the 1910s and 1920s.
He played for the amateur Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
during his career. Kerr played full back throughout his career and was among the first athletes to represent Ireland at the Summer Olympics
Ireland at the Summer Olympics
A team representing Ireland has competed at the Summer Olympic Games since 1924, and at the Winter Olympic Games since 1992. The Olympic Council of Ireland was formed in 1922 during the provisional administration prior to the formal establishment of the Irish Free State...
when he played in the 1924 Olympics
Football at the 1924 Summer Olympics
At the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, Uruguay dominated the Football tournament winning the Gold.-Amateur Status:In 1921, the Belgium Football Association first allowed for payments to players for time lost from work; in the months that followed four other Associations permitted similar...
. While playing for Bohemians, he helped them win their first ever League title, in 1923–24. Bohs won the title after winning 15 successive league games. Other members of the team included Dave Roberts
Dave Roberts (footballer)
Dave Roberts was an English footballer who played for Bohemians and Fordsons in the League of Ireland during the 1920s.-Bohemians:While playing for Bohemians, Roberts finished the 1923–24 season as the League of Ireland's top goalscorer. His 20 goals in 17 appearances helped Bohs win their first...
, Johnny McIlroy
Johnny McIlroy
Johnny McIlroy was an Irish soccer player during the 1920s.McIlroy was a tough defender during this era in the League of Ireland and was part of the All-Conquering Bohemians team of 1927/28 who won every trophy on offer that season - League of Ireland, FAI Cup, Shield and Leinster Senior Cup....
, Billy Otto
Billy Otto
Billy Otto was a soccer player during the 1920s.Otto played for Bohemians in the League of Ireland. He captained Bohs to league success in 1923/24 when the "Gypsies" won 16 of their 18 league games.-Honours:*League of Ireland** Bohemians - 1923/24...
, Christy Robinson
Christy Robinson
Christy Robinson was an Irish soccer player during the 1920s and 1930s.Robinson was a skilful inside forward during this era in the League of Ireland and was part of the All-Conquering Bohemians team of 1927/28 who won every trophy on offer that season - League of Ireland, FAI Cup, Shield and...
, Jack McCarthy
Jack McCarthy (footballer)
Jack McCarthy was a former Irish footballer who played for Bohemians in the League of Ireland during the 1920s and 1930s. As an international McCarthy also represented both Ireland teams. He played as a senior for the FAI XI and as an amateur for the IFA XI...
and Johnny Murray
Johnny Murray
For the voice actor, see Johnny Murray Johnny Murray was an Irish soccer player during the 1920s.Murray was a skilful winger who played for Ormeau, Blue Crusaders, Bohemians and Drumcondra F.C.....
.
Kerr also played for the League of Ireland XI
League of Ireland XI
The League of Ireland XI, known as of 2010 as the Airtricity League XI for sponsorship reasons, is the representative select team for the League of Ireland which operates in the Republic of Ireland.The select first played the Scottish League XI in 1938....
. In March 1925 he played in a 2-1 defeat against Welsh League XI. His team mates while playing in these games included fellow Bohs players Johnny McIlroy
Johnny McIlroy
Johnny McIlroy was an Irish soccer player during the 1920s.McIlroy was a tough defender during this era in the League of Ireland and was part of the All-Conquering Bohemians team of 1927/28 who won every trophy on offer that season - League of Ireland, FAI Cup, Shield and Leinster Senior Cup....
, Christy Robinson
Christy Robinson
Christy Robinson was an Irish soccer player during the 1920s and 1930s.Robinson was a skilful inside forward during this era in the League of Ireland and was part of the All-Conquering Bohemians team of 1927/28 who won every trophy on offer that season - League of Ireland, FAI Cup, Shield and...
and Johnny Murray
Johnny Murray
For the voice actor, see Johnny Murray Johnny Murray was an Irish soccer player during the 1920s.Murray was a skilful winger who played for Ormeau, Blue Crusaders, Bohemians and Drumcondra F.C.....
as well as Frank Collins and John Joe Flood
John Joe Flood
John Joe Flood, also referred to as Jonjo Flood or John Flood, was an Irish footballer who played as a forward for Shelbourne, Shamrock Rovers, Leeds United and Crystal Palace. As an international, he also played for the Irish Free State....
.
Bertie came from a sporting family, his brother Kevin
Kevin Kerr (footballer)
Kevin Kerr was an Irish soccer player during the 1930s and 1940s and a noted horse racing trainer as well....
also played many games in the red and black of Bohemians. They also were the third set of brothers to captain Bohs; Bertie captained the club in 1919, twenty three years later his brother had the honour.
Bertie Kerr died on 23 November 1973.