Brian Edward Kerle was born on 29 August 1945 and is an Australian former basketball player and coach.
11 Facts About Brian Kerle
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Brian Kerle competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
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In 2006, Kerle was inducted into the NBL Hall of Fame.
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Brian Kerle later moved to Lang Park in the A grade.
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Brian Kerle was recruited to the St Kilda Basketball Club from Brisbane in 1967.
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Brian Kerle played in the 1974 FIBA World Championship in Puerto Rico.
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Brian Kerle took charge of St Kilda in 1977 while they were still in the Victorian league.
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Brian Kerle continued as coach as the team entered the NBL.
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Brian Kerle led the Pumas to back-to-back championships in 1979 and 1980.
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Brian Kerle was sacked by St Kilda in 1983, having been involved with the club for 16 years.
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Brian Kerle is a four-time championship-winning coach in the National Basketball League.