Johnny “Red” Kerr was the original big red head will always have a place in basketball history. Kerr had a very solid career as a player, a coach and finally as a legendary announcer kept him in the NBA spotlight for over 55 years.  However, it is his playing career that will determine if he belongs in the Hall of Fame or not.  Kerr was a vital part of the Syracuse Nationals which became the Philadelphia 76ers for all but one of his 13 years.  He led the University of Illinois to a Final Four in college and then led the Syracuse Nationals to their only championship in 1955.