Alec Kerr
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| Full name | Alexander Charles Kerr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1876 New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 30 April 1953 (aged 76–77) Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Charlie Kerr (son) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1906/07–1912/13 | Auckland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
- ^ "Harbour Board Veterans". The Sun, Auckland. 11 October 1929. p 13.
- ^ "Easter Cricket Carnival". Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative. 5 April 1906. p 16.
- ^ "Easter Cricket". Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative.13 April 1905. p 11.
- ^ "Veteran Bowls Like Youngster: Alec Kerr's Record". The Sun, Auckland. 21 January 1929. p 6.
- ^ "Farewell to Kerr". Auckland Star. 17 December 1942. p 7.
- ^ "Alec Kerr". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ^ "Auckland v Otago 1907-08". CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
- ^ "Allen Kerr". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
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