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Johnny Kerr(1932-2009)

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A former NBA basketball star fights against incredible odds to overcome a severe stuttering disability to become one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the United States.
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Find Yourself a Dream: The Bob Love Story (2008)
Johnny Kerr was born on 17 July 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for NBA Hardwood Classics (1984), Michael Jordan to the Max (2000) and 1984 NBA Oldtimer's Game (1984). He was married to Betty Nemecek. He died on 26 February 2009 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
BornJuly 17, 1932
DiedFebruary 26, 2009(76)
BornJuly 17, 1932
DiedFebruary 26, 2009(76)
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Known for

Michael Jordan in NBA Hardwood Classics (1984)
NBA Hardwood Classics
8.7
TV Series
  • Actor
Michael Jordan in Michael Jordan to the Max (2000)
Michael Jordan to the Max
7.4
  • Self(as Johnny 'Red' Kerr)
  • 2000
1984 NBA Oldtimer's Game
TV Special
  • Self
  • 1984
ESPN SportsCentury (1999)
ESPN SportsCentury
7.1
TV Series
  • Self

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Actor

  • Michael Jordan in NBA Hardwood Classics (1984)
    NBA Hardwood Classics
    8.7
    TV Series
    • 1984–1998

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Find Yourself A Dream: The Bob Love Story
Trailer 6:20
Find Yourself A Dream: The Bob Love Story

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Johnny 'Red' Kerr
  • Height
    • 6′ 9″ (2.06 m)
  • Born
    • July 17, 1932
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • February 26, 2009
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA(prostate cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Betty NemecekOctober 24, 1954 - October 13, 2000 (her death, 5 children)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Center for Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers (1954-1965) and Baltimore Bullets (1965-1966).
  • Nickname
    • Red

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