Alec Kerr

Alexander Charles Kerr (1876 – 30 April 1953) was a New Zealand cricketer. He came from Australia, where he was a successful cricketer in the Mudgee area.^[1][2][3][4]

Alec Kerr

Personal information
Full name	Alexander Charles Kerr
Born	1876 New South Wales, Australia
Died	30 April 1953 (aged 76–77) Auckland, New Zealand
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Slow left-arm orthodox
Relations	Charlie Kerr (son)
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1906/07–1912/13	Auckland
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 7 Runs scored 31 Batting average 4.42 100s/50s 0/0 Top score 9 Balls bowled 1,360 Wickets 19 Bowling average 25.94 5 wickets in innings 0 10 wickets in match 0 Best bowling 4/24 Catches/stumpings 10/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 23 November 2025

Kerr was a medium-pace left-arm spin bowler. He played seven first-class matches for Auckland between 1906 and 1913, including the first match played for the Plunket Shield, when he helped Auckland win the shield.^[5][6] His best bowling figures for Auckland were 4 for 24 when Auckland defeated Otago in the 1907–08 season.^[7] His son, Charlie, played first-class cricket for Auckland in the 1940s.^[8]