Age, Biography and Wiki
Robert Kerlan was born on 13 May, 1922 in Aitkin, Minnesota, U.S., is an American orthopedic surgeon. Discover Robert Kerlan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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Orthopedic surgeon, Sports physician |
| Age |
74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
13 May 1922 |
| Birthday |
13 May |
| Birthplace |
Aitkin, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Date of death |
8 September, 1996 |
| Died Place |
Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
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He is a member of famous physician with the age 74 years old group.
Robert Kerlan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, Robert Kerlan height not available right now. We will update Robert Kerlan's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Robert Kerlan's Wife?
His wife is Rachel Kerlan
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| Wife |
Rachel Kerlan |
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| Children |
3 |
Robert Kerlan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Robert Kerlan worth at the age of 74 years old? Robert Kerlan’s income source is mostly from being a successful physician. He is from . We have estimated Robert Kerlan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
physician |
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Timeline
Robert K. Kerlan (May 13, 1922 – September 8, 1996) was an American orthopedic surgeon and sports physician who, along with Frank Jobe, was co-founder of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic.
He treated numerous star athletes during his career and was regarded as a pioneer in the discipline of sports medicine.
Kerlan was born in Aitkin, Minnesota and graduated from Aitkin High School where he was a star athlete.
Kerlan attended UCLA where started college as a basketball letterman, but eventually gave up playing.
He completed his studies from the University of Southern California, graduating from the USC School of Medicine in 1948.
He began his career by volunteering to be a team physician for schools and colleges in the Los Angeles area.
After the Dodgers from Brooklyn and became the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1958, he became their first team doctor.
Kerlan went on to also become the team physician for other Los Angeles-based sports teams including the Rams, Lakers, and Kings.
Kerlan was the doctor who diagnosed Dodgers star pitcher Sandy Koufax with traumatic arthritis in his left elbow.
Additionally, he also treated tennis star Rod Laver, and basketball star Elgin Baylor, amongst others.
Kerlan remained active in his sports medicine practice despite a long-standing case of arthritis that required him to use crutches periodically for years, and permanently after 1977.
He was also a clinical professor in the USC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and later became founding member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
In 1996, he was inducted into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
Kerlan died in Santa Monica, California at age 74 in 1996; he was survived by his wife Rachel and his three children.
The cause of death was reported as pneumonia, after years of ill health.
The day after his death, the Los Angeles Dodgers lowered the flags at Dodger Stadium to half-mast and held a minute's silence in honor of Kerlan.
