Herman Kerchoff resided in Lafayette, IN most of his life, working on the Kerkhoff family dairy farm and later his own farm.
13 Facts About Herman Kerchoff
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Herman Kerchoff was one of ten children born to John and Elizabeth Kerkhoff.
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Herman Kerchoff was regarded as one of the best offensive linemen from his era.
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Herman Kerchoff ran for sheriff of Tippecanoe County, Indiana in 1906 on the Democratic ticket, losing narrowly.
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Herman Kerchoff was sworn in as a Lafayette policeman August 18,1920.
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Herman Kerchoff passed at his home in Lafayette, IN on December 3,1935.
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Herman Kerchoff played football games for local Indiana teams including the Oakland Hill Bumpers, Delphi, IN, Frankfort, IN, and Attica, IN.
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Herman Kerchoff began his professional career with the Indianapolis Artillery football team, which changed its name to the Indianapolis Athletic Association before the opening game in 1896.
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Herman Kerchoff missed two games during the Stars season with a broken hand, vowing to play with a cage on it, if necessary.
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Herman Kerchoff played one game for Pittsburgh in coal miner boots because his huge cleats were on special order.
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Herman Kerchoff was signed at the conclusion of the Pittsburgh season by Dave Printz and became a member of the Franklin Athletic Club, which won the 1903 "World Championship" or American Championship Tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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In 1906, Herman Kerchoff semi-retired from football to pursue a life in politics.
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Canton and Massillon matched money offers until Canton finally offered more, so Herman Kerchoff joined the Bulldogs before the scheduled two-game home and home series against Massillon, which would determine the 1906 "Ohio League" champions.