Kevin Kerr (born in

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c.1915-1920, died 2005) was an

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soccer player during the 1930s and 1940s and a noted horse racing trainer as well. He played for the amateur

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during his career in

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. Kerr captained the club in 1942, twenty three years after his brother Bertie had the honour. They were the third set of brothers to captain Bohs; the Hooper and

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brothers coming before them. Kevin spent many years on the Bohemian F.C. Management Committee after retirement in the role of President of the club. Away from football, Kevin trained Sea Charger to victory in the 1953

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and Irish St. Leger. More Group One success came in 1965 when he trained Green Banner to win the

. Kevin Kerr died in April 2005 "in his late eighties".

Honours

: 2 ** Sea Charger - 1953 ** Green Banner - 1965 * Irish St. Leger: 1 ** Sea Charger - 1953

References

External links

List of Irish 2,000 Guineas winnersList of Irish St. Leger winners
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kerr, Kevin Bohemian F.C. players League of Ireland players Irish racehorse trainers 2005 deaths Year of birth uncertain Association footballers not categorized by position Republic of Ireland association footballers