- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn G. Kerr
- Nickname
- Red
- Height6′ 9″ (2.06 m)
- Johnny Kerr was born on July 17, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was married to Betty Nemecek. He died on February 26, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- SpouseBetty Nemecek(October 24, 1954 - October 13, 2000) (her death, 5 children)
- Center for Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers (1954-1965) and Baltimore Bullets (1965-1966).
- First head coach of the Chicago Bulls, and the team's longtime commentator. Member of the 1954-1955 NBA Champion Syracuse Nationals.
- Head Coach, Phoenix Suns (1968-1970 - record: 31-89).
- 1967 NBA Coach of the Year.
- Head Coach, Chicago Bulls (1966-1968 - record: 62-101).
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