James Kerr facts for kids

James or Jim Kerr is a name shared by many interesting people! This article will tell you about some of them, from famous musicians to important politicians and talented athletes.

People in Sports

Many people named James or Jim Kerr have been involved in sports, especially football (soccer) and rugby.

Footballers and Managers

• James Kerr (died 1933) was an English football manager. He helped lead teams from the sidelines.
• James Kerr (born 1894) was a Scottish footballer who played as a wing half.
• Jim Kerr (1942–2008) was a Scottish footballer.
• Jim Kerr (born 1959) is another Scottish footballer.
• Jimmy Kerr (1919–2001) was a Scottish footballer who played for Hibernian FC.
• Jimmy Kerr (born 1949) was a Scottish footballer who played for Bury FC.

Cricketer

• Jamie Kerr (born 1975) is a Scottish cricketer. Cricket is a bat-and-ball game popular in many countries.

Rugby Players

• James Reid Kerr (1883–1963) was a Scottish rugby player. Rugby is another popular team sport.
• Jimmy Kerr (1910–1998) was also a Scottish rugby player.

Other Notable People

Musician

• Jim Kerr (born 1959) is a very famous Scottish musician. He is best known as the lead singer of the popular band Simple Minds. The band formed in 1977 and became famous for songs like "Don't You (Forget About Me)."

Politicians

• James Kerr (1790–1850) was an American soldier and statesman. A statesman is a skilled and respected political leader. He was important in the early history of the Republic of Texas.
• James Kerr (1851–1908) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a U.S. congressman and was also the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. A congressman helps make laws for the country.
• James Kirkpatrick Kerr (1841–1916) was a Canadian lawyer and politician. He served as a Senator in Canada. A senator is a member of the upper house of a country's parliament.
• James Kerr (1834–1901) was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council. This council was part of New Zealand's government.
• James Stevingstone Kerr (1889–1960) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly in Australia. This assembly is part of the government of the state of Queensland.
• James Kerr (died 1941) was a British doctor and politician.

Other Professions

• James Kerr (born 1940) is an Olympic fencer. He represented the United States Virgin Islands in the sport of fencing, which involves sword fighting.
• James Kerr was a Scottish engineer. He helped start a company called Kerr Stuart that built locomotives (train engines).
• James Lennox Kerr (1899–1963) was a British author. He wrote many books.
• James S. Kerr was a Scottish music publisher. He helped print and distribute music.
• James Semple Kerr (1932–2014) was an Australian architectural historian. He studied and wrote about the history of buildings and architecture. He was also a conservation practitioner, meaning he worked to protect and preserve old buildings.
• Jim Kerr (born 1939) was an American football player (American football).
• Jim Kerr is an American disc jockey (DJ) who works on the radio station WAXQ.