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He recorded four consecutive 50-goal seasons during his peak years with the Philadelphia Flyers.
15 Interesting Facts About Tim Kerr
Tim Kerr was a premier NHL power winger and four-time 50-goal scorer who set single-season and playoff goal-scoring records with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#12
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 1989 for his perseverance and dedication to hockey following severe injuries.
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He entered the NHL as an undrafted free agent when he signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in 1980.
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He was inducted into the Philadelphia Flyers Hall of Fame on March 8, 1994.
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He set the NHL record for the most power-play goals in a single season with 34 during the 1985–86 campaign.
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He scored four goals in a span of just 8:16 during a single playoff period against the New York Rangers in 1985.
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He finished second in the NHL goal-scoring race behind Wayne Gretzky during the 1986–87 season with 58 goals.
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He was selected by the San Jose Sharks in the 1991 expansion draft before immediately being traded to the New York Rangers.
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He operates a Sotheby's International Realty business in Avalon, New Jersey.
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He overcame a pre-season bout with aseptic meningitis in September 1985 to score 58 goals that same season.
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He underwent five shoulder operations over a 14-month stretch between 1987 and 1988.
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He previously held ownership stakes in minor league hockey teams, including the Pensacola Ice Flyers and Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs.
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He holds the NHL playoff record for the most power-play goals scored in a single period with three.
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He holds the Philadelphia Flyers franchise record for the fastest three regular-season goals scored by a single player at 2:27.
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He ranks second all-time in NHL playoff history in career shooting percentage at 20.3 percent among players with at least 40 postseason goals.
About Tim Kerr
Tim Kerr was an undrafted Canadian right winger who became one of the most dangerous power-play goal scorers in NHL history, playing 13 seasons primarily with the Philadelphia Flyers. Renowned for his net-front presence, he recorded four consecutive 50-goal seasons and set an NHL single-season record with 34 power-play goals in 1985–86. Despite multiple severe injuries throughout his career, he earned the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 1989 and was inducted into the Flyers Hall of Fame.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
1988-89
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NHL Second All-Star Team
1986-87
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NHL All-Star Game Selection
1984, 1985, 1986
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Flyers Hall of Fame Induction
1994
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Tim Kerr.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 12
Status: Retired
Age: 66 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
Born: Windsor, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 13
Goals: 370
Assists: 304
Points: 674
Teams: 3
Teams & Career
Philadelphia Flyers New York Rangers Hartford Whalers
Tim Kerr played for 3 different teams during his 13 seasons career.