Michael Kerr (April 1934 – 30 January 2021) was an Irish

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player,

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and administrator.

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

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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.

Honours

Beragh Red Knights *St Enda's Cup: 1958 Tyrone *

Ulster Senior Football Championship The Ulster Senior Football Championship is an inter-county competition for Gaelic football teams in the Irish province of Ulster. It is organised by the Ulster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and begins in April. The final is ...

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References

1934 births 2021 deaths Beragh Red Knights Gaelic footballers Gaelic games administrators Tyrone inter-county Gaelic footballers People from Beragh {{Tyrone-gaelic-football-bio-stub