CHICAGO (AP) — Johnny 'Red' Kerr, the former Chicago Bulls coach who spent more than three decades as a broadcaster for the team, died Thursday. He was 76.

Johnny "Red" Kerr, a former star at Illinois and former Chicago Bulls coach who spent more than three decades as a broadcaster for the team, has died. He was 76.

Michael Jordan at Johnny “Red” Kerr tribute ceremony on February 10, 2009 (Image Credit: Getty Images) NBA superstar Michael Jordan’s powder toss was one of the most iconic pre-game rituals.

Neil Funk (75%) – Red Kerr dominates Bulls broadcasters, but Funk spent 29 years with the team. Stacey King (70%) – As a broadcaster, not a player, of course.

Before every home game, the NBA superstar would playfully clap talcum powder right in front of the broadcaster's table, occupied by one of the announcers, the late Johnny "Red" Kerr, who joined in ...

Illinois coach Bruce Weber on Illini great Johnny "Red" Kerr, who died Thursday at age 76: "He was such a loyal person to our university and to our athletic department and basketball program. He ...

It was a tough day Friday for the Chicago Bulls organization, which was dealing with the death the day before of two of its legendary figures.

Artis Gilmore, Phil Jackson, Michael Jordan, Johnny “Red” Kerr, Dick Klein, Jerry Krause, Toni Kukoc, Bob Love, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Jerry Sloan, Chet Walker, Tex Winter, and the ...