Doug Kerr
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Died | May 20, 1960 (aged 58) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Career information | |
| High school | High School of Montreal |
| Career history | |
| 1923 | Westmount AAA Juniors |
| 1924–1934 | Westmount/Westward AAA Intermediates |
| 1935 | McGill (Freshmen) |
| 1936–1945 | McGill |
| Awards and highlights | |
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William Richard Douglas "Pop" Kerr was a Canadian football coach who was the head coach at McGill from 1936 to 1946.
Westmount/Westward AAA
Kerr was born in Montreal and attended High School of Montreal. He played football for Westmount AAA Juniors, but a spinal injury led him to move to coaching.[1] He led the Westmount Juniors to a Quebec Rugby Football Union title in 1923 and was appointed intermediate coach in 1924.[2] In 1925, the association's name was changed from the Westmount AAA to the Westward AAA.[3] In 1929, Kerr coached Westward to the Dominion Intermediate Championship. They reached the final in 1932, but lost to St. Thomas by a single point.[4] During the 1930s, he helped revive Westwards lacrosse program.[1]
McGill
Kerr was named McGill's freshman coach in 1935 and was promoted to varsity coach the following season.[4] His 1938 team defeated Western 9–0 to win the Yates Cup.[5] During World War II, he oversaw McGill's intramural football program.[1] He retired after the 1946 season.[6]
Personal life
Outside of football, Kerr worked for the Chase & Sanborn Coffee Company and its successor, Standard Brands, for more than 35 years. He had two children with his wife Kathleen. Kerr died on May 20, 1960 at the age of 58.[1][7]
References
- ^ a b c d "Obituaries: W.R. "Doug" Kerr". The McGill News. Winter 1960. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "Doug Kerr Chief Coach". The Montreal Gazette. June 17, 1924. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "Members Ratify Change Of Name". The Montreal Gazette. September 25, 1925. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ a b "McGill Announces Appointment of Kerr as Head Football Coach". The Montreal Gazette. February 28, 1936. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ Carroll, Dink (May 23, 1960). "Playing the Field". The Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "Kerr Resigns Coaching Job With M'Gill". The Windsor Daily Star. November 6, 1946. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "Montreal Sports Figure W. R. Douglas Kerr Dies". The Montreal Gazette. May 21, 1960. Retrieved 14 September 2025.