tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post1963263968540648255..comments2024-03-28T03:13:16.079-04:00Comments on Fishing for History: The History of Fishing and Fishing Tackle: 52 Trade Houses Part 3: The Kerr Sport Shop of Beverly HillsTealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-61986053321355778052020-01-10T13:40:59.098-05:002020-01-10T13:40:59.098-05:00I worked at Kerr's Sport Shop from Sept 1974 u...I worked at Kerr's Sport Shop from Sept 1974 until Dec 1975 while in High School at BHHS. What a place that was for sure!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240524082871118175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-88974352696457764912019-05-13T15:36:48.502-04:002019-05-13T15:36:48.502-04:00Trying to reach the woman who was married Mac Kerr...Trying to reach the woman who was married Mac Kerr, who lived in Beverly Hills...wanted to know more about him before he died. <br /><br />who were great people to be around. <br /><br />I reconnected with Sharon in the early 2000s with her husband and she told me Mac lived in Pennsylvania. I found it a bit odd since his roots were in California. I'll remember Mac as a great guy, terrific swimmer, and lots of fun although he was about 3 or more years ahead of me.<br /><br />But what a great time to grow up in Beverly HIlls back in the 1950s. <br /><br />I had gotten notice of Sharon's passing a few years ago. We were the same age and good friends back then.<br /><br />What did Mac do for a living when you were married? He was a smart fellow and very well presented at least as a younger man.<br /><br />My name is Chris and my email is chdant@gmail.com<br /><br />THank you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12080598484052315291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-52928107523123258552019-03-24T12:03:57.153-04:002019-03-24T12:03:57.153-04:00Not sure I got the follow-on message to you. You m...Not sure I got the follow-on message to you. You married Mac Kerr...he and sharon and I played together in the 1950s on Angelo Drive--I remember their house so well and the pool parties there and their parents Mac Sr. and Maxine Rae, who were great people to be around. <br /><br />I reconnected with Sharon in the early 2000s with her husband and she told me Mac lived in Pennsylvania. I found it a bit odd since his roots were in California. I'll remember Mac as a great guy, terrific swimmer, and lots of fun although he was about 3 or more years ahead of me.<br /><br />But what a great time to grow up in Beverly HIlls back in the 1950s. <br /><br />I had gotten notice of Sharon's passing a few years ago. We were the same age and good friends back then.<br /><br />What did Mac do for a living when you were married? He was a smart fellow and very well presented at least as a younger man.<br /><br />My name is Chris and my email is chdant@gmail.com<br /><br />THank you. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12080598484052315291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-58364317007063423732019-03-23T00:38:11.365-04:002019-03-23T00:38:11.365-04:00Yes, I married Mac who is now deceased so is Sharo...Yes, I married Mac who is now deceased so is Sharon. Mac Sr.was executive vice president of Kerr Glass when he retired.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06196439189731125773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-6893780220737176732018-10-05T16:34:45.955-04:002018-10-05T16:34:45.955-04:00I lived in Beverly Hills as a child on Angelo Driv...I lived in Beverly Hills as a child on Angelo Drive--our neighbor were the Kerr's--Maxine Rae Kerr who died in 2006 was the mother and I thought the father owned the kerr Sprorting Goods store, but he may have also owned Kerr Mason Jars...his children were Sharon Kerr and Mac Kerr. Do you know anything about that family?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12080598484052315291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-66748690724959841582018-09-13T13:18:42.807-04:002018-09-13T13:18:42.807-04:00I once worked for Remington Arms in 1975 and met A...I once worked for Remington Arms in 1975 and met Alex Kerr at his house in Burbank. As an interesting aside Alex told me the front of his house was often used for outside shots of early TV shows like Ozzie & Harriet. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08138141974853100322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-55217832199486883182017-11-05T00:29:22.270-04:002017-11-05T00:29:22.270-04:00Have brand new fly rod from Kerr have details even...Have brand new fly rod from Kerr have details even serial numbers pristien need 2. Find who it was sold to?<br />Terryskeep@gmail.com<br />Need help<br />ThanksTerryskeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423538163877246778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-21030823569546465462016-02-27T17:49:45.453-05:002016-02-27T17:49:45.453-05:00I still have the Swiss Army knife my mother bought...I still have the Swiss Army knife my mother bought for me at Kerr's in the mid 40s. It was a great place to browse. West LA was then a great place for children.contraryjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13459124072053148552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-25193769770171694042016-02-06T09:21:38.180-05:002016-02-06T09:21:38.180-05:00Have 7 or 8 ft fly rod with hand written hand made...Have 7 or 8 ft fly rod with hand written hand made for Kerr sports shop. No weight line clarification. Would love to learn nore. Rod never used, cork hand grip & rod pristine. Has serial number, might be avle to track maker or year? Will send picture's to someone who knows there products. Still in aluminum & cloth sleeve.<br />michael@terry.netTerryskeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423538163877246778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-9985224654571042542014-02-01T22:02:40.516-05:002014-02-01T22:02:40.516-05:00I bought a Kerr fly fishing rod for three bucks to...I bought a Kerr fly fishing rod for three bucks today with a "Kerr's of Beverly Hills" tag and a case. OZAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08411359629146005899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-10943015630577779072014-02-01T22:00:11.596-05:002014-02-01T22:00:11.596-05:00I bought a Kerr fly fishing rod for three bucks to...I bought a Kerr fly fishing rod for three bucks today with a "Kerr's of Beverly Hills" tag and a case. OZAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08411359629146005899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-62955438198101893392011-04-20T10:33:33.657-04:002011-04-20T10:33:33.657-04:00Dr. Todd, This a great series I look forward to ea...Dr. Todd, This a great series I look forward to each installment. You have started a super outline for a great book ! thanks very much & Best, Paul D NarleskyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09495282290686199843noreply@blogger.com