| John Kerr |
 John Kerr was probably born in Scotland, although his place and date of birth remain unknown to us. * The forward joined Thistle in 1890. He made his first known appearance on Saturday, 16th August, 1890, in a 9-6 friendly win away to Port Glasgow Athletic. John scored his first known goal for Thistle on Saturday, 4th October, 1890, in a 2-2 friendly draw at home to Hibernian. He scored his second (and final known) goal for us on Saturday, 11th October, 1890, in a 5-2 win at home to Pollokshaws in the Glasgow Cup. He played his last known game for the club on Saturday, 15th November, 1890, in a 4-1 friendly defeat at home to Abercorn, having appeared for the Thistle on at least 8 occasions. His known club-list included only Partick Thistle. We don't know where or when John died. *
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