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Johnny Kerr
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Born
July 17
,
1932
·
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died
February 26
,
2009
·
Chicago, Illinois, USA
(prostate cancer)
Birth name
John G. Kerr
Nickname
Red
Height
6′ 9″ (2.06 m)
Mini Bio
Johnny Kerr was born on July 17, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was married to Betty Nemecek. He died on February 26, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Betty Nemecek
(October 24, 1954 - October 13, 2000) (her death, 5 children)
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Center for Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers (1954-1965) and Baltimore Bullets (1965-1966).
First head coach of the Chicago Bulls, and the team's longtime commentator. Member of the 1954-1955 NBA Champion Syracuse Nationals.
Head Coach, Phoenix Suns (1968-1970 - record: 31-89).
1967 NBA Coach of the Year.
Head Coach, Chicago Bulls (1966-1968 - record: 62-101).
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