We have some sad news to report at Outside the Boxscore, former Chicago Bulls coach and broadcaster Johnny "Red" Kerr has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with prostate cancer.
Kerr was the Bulls head coach from 1966-1968 and then served as the color commentator for the 1975-2008. He truly was a legend among broadcasters and for those Bulls fan who grew up during the Jordan era in the '90s, he was one of the major voices of it.
Only a few weeks in the past on February 10th, 2009 was Johnny "Red" Kerr day in Chicago and the Bulls honored him by presenting a statue of him that would stand outside the stadium.
He was one of the finalist to be considered for the Basketball Hall of Fame and no doubt should be put in now after his timely demise.
The important thing about Kerr was that he kept an honest opinion and continued to cheer for the Bulls regardless of the team and it's make up. He will be missed along with Bulls legend Norm Van Lier who passed away earlier in the day.
Our condolences to his family and the Chicago Bulls organization for this loss.
In Memoriam: Johnny "Red" Kerr 1932-2009
