Hugh Kerr (footballer)

Hugh Stewart Kerr (1882 – 10 April 1918) was a Scottish footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He played for Westerlea, Ayr, and Manchester United. Kerr joined Ayr from Westerlea in 1903, but only spent half a season there before joining Manchester United in January 1904.[2] However, the Ayr officials were of the opinion that United had made an illegal, unofficial approach to sign Kerr, and an enquiry into the transfer was set up by the International Football Association Board (IFAB).[3] Kerr made his Manchester United debut in a 2–1 defeat away to Blackpool on 9 March 1904, followed by another appearance in a 2–0 home win over Grimsby Town on 26 March. The IFAB found United innocent of any illicit contact with Kerr about a week later, but he was ultimately released at the end of the season.[3]

Hugh Kerr
Personal information
Full name Hugh Stewart Kerr[1]
Date of birth 1882
Date of death 10 April 1918 (aged 36)[1]
Place of death Etaples, France[1]
Playing position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Westerlea
1903–1904 Ayr 10 (5)
1904 Manchester United 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Personal life

Kerr served as a private in the London Regiment during the First World War and died of wounds on 10 April 1918.[4] He was buried in Étaples Military Cemetery.[1]

References
  1. "Casualty". www.cwgc.org. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
  2. Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
  3. McCartney, Iain (2002). Tartan Reds. Cradley Heath: Britespot Publishing Solutions. pp. 39–40. ISBN 1-904103-05-7.
  4. "Hugh Stewart Kerr | Service Record". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 9 December 2018.


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