George Kerr (American football, born 1919)
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| Personal information | |
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| Born: | February 14, 1919 Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died: | January 23, 1983 (aged 63) South Weymouth, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | St. Mary's (Brookline, Massachusetts) |
| College: | Boston College |
| NFL draft: | 1941 / Round: 19 / Pick: 173 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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George V. Kerr (February 14, 1919 – January 23, 1983) was an
Boston
.
College football
The "Righteous Reject", as he was called at
All-American mention. Frank Leahy later called Kerr the greatest scholar-athlete he ever coached.[1]
Kerr was a member of the Eagles
Clergy
After his playing career ended, Kerr entered the seminary and was ordained in 1945. He was named a Domestic Prelate with the title Right Reverend Monsignor of Pope Paul VI in 1964. He served as Chaplain to the Great and General Court of Massachusetts and to the Boston Fire Department, in addition to his duties as pastor of an urban parish. He is best remembered for his commitment to inner-city education.[1]
References
- ^ a b George Kerr at the College Football Hall of Fame
- ^ "Player Bio: MSGR. George Kerr - BCEAGLES.COM - Boston College Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ^ "DatabaseFootball.com - NFL Football Statistics, Draft, Awards, and History". Archived from the original on 2009-08-04. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ^ "1941 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
- ^ "George Kerr NFL Stats and Bio - Pro Football Archives". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved June 5, 2023.