Herbert "Bert" Kerrigan

Quarterback

Multnomah Athletic Club

Kerrigan started off 1901 not with a bang, but a break.  A broken leg suffered in the New Year's Day game between Multnomah and Salem to cap the 1900 season in a 0-0 tie that left the Capital Athletic Club with a counter-claim to the Northwest title.  That did not set well with Bert or the Multnomah's.  But, true to the nature of the gritty 21-year old, Bert bounced back and by May was broad jumping over 20 feet as one of the top 2 leapers in the state of Oregon.

At full speed in October, Kerrigan was back at his quarterback spot with the Winged M's and named team captain. He was praised for his generalship in the 16-6 victory over the University of Washington Huskies by sportswriters and was again sought out for interview in Eugene following the first of two victories over the webfoots of the University.  Bert led Multnomah to seven straight victories and the highest scoring offense in the region, but New Year's Day struck again, ushering in a heart-wrenching 6-0 defeat at the hands of Reliance of San Francisco.  A fumbled punt behind the goal line the only score of the day. 

Kerrigan was praised for his running and leadership skills once again and touted as the best athlete in the Northwest.  Four weeks later, Jan 28, 1902, Kerrigan broke the American indoor record for the high dive (jump) with 6' ^7/8".