Mick Kerr Explained

Code:Football
Sport:Gaelic football
Mick Kerr
Irish:Mcheál Mac Giolla Cheara
County:Tyrone
Province:Ulster
Club:Beragh Red Knights
Clcounty:0
Counties:Tyrone
Icposition:Right corner-forward
Icprovince:1
Icallireland:0
Nfl:0
Icupdate:22:04, 30 January 2021
Birth Place:Beragh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Death Place:Beragh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Birth Date:April 1934
Death Date:30 January 2021 (aged 86)

Michael Kerr (April 1934 – 30 January 2021) was an Irish Gaelic football player, manager and administrator.[1]

Career

Kerr began his club career at underage level with Beragh Red Knights. After lining out in two minor finals he began a 17-year senior career in 1952, winning a St Enda's Cup title in 1958. Kerr made his breakthrough with the Tyrone senior football team as a 19-year-old. He played at right corner-forward when Tyrone won their maiden Ulster Championship title in 1956. Following his playing career, Kerr continued his involvement in Gaelic football as manager of the Beragh Red Knights senior team on a number of occasions, however, it was at juvenile level that he enjoyed coaching success.[2] [3]

Honours

Beragh Red Knights

Tyrone

1956

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tyrone GAA mourn loss of one of its great names. Hogan Stand. 30 January 2021. 30 January 2021.
  2. Web site: Mick Kerr honoured at special Red Knights function. Beragh Red Knights GAA website. 30 January 2021.
  3. Web site: Tyrone Gaels Mourn the sad passing of Mick Kerr, Drumnakilly Beragh. R.I.P.. Tyrone GAA website. 30 January 2021. 30 January 2021.