Alec Kerr

Alec Kerr
Personal information
Full name
Alexander Charles Kerr
Born1876
New South Wales, Australia
Died30 April 1953 (aged 76–77)
Auckland, New Zealand
BattingRight-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
RelationsCharlie Kerr (son)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1906/07–1912/13Auckland
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 7
Runs scored 31
Batting average 4.42
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 9
Balls bowled 1,360
Wickets 19
Bowling average 25.94
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 4/24
Catches/stumpings 10/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 23 November 2025

Alexander Charles Kerr (1876 – 30 April 1953) was a New Zealand cricketer. He came from Australia, where he was a successful cricketer in the Mudgee area.[1][2][3][4]

Kerr was a medium-pace left-arm spin bowler. He played seven first-class matches for Auckland between 1906 and 1913, including the first match played for the Plunket Shield, when he helped Auckland win the shield.[5][6] His best bowling figures for Auckland were 4 for 24 when Auckland defeated Otago in the 1907–08 season.[7] His son, Charlie, played first-class cricket for Auckland in the 1940s.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Harbour Board Veterans". The Sun, Auckland. 11 October 1929. p 13.
  2. ^ "Easter Cricket Carnival". Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative. 5 April 1906. p 16.
  3. ^ "Easter Cricket". Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative.13 April 1905. p 11.
  4. ^ "Veteran Bowls Like Youngster: Alec Kerr's Record". The Sun, Auckland. 21 January 1929. p 6.
  5. ^ "Farewell to Kerr". Auckland Star. 17 December 1942. p 7.
  6. ^ "Alec Kerr". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  7. ^ "Auckland v Otago 1907-08". CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  8. ^ "Allen Kerr". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 June 2016.