Herman Charles Kerkhoff (also incorrectly spelled Kirkhoff, Kirchoff, Kirkoff, Kerchoff, Kerchoffe, or Kirchoffe ) was a professional American football player from the mid 1890s until 1906. He resided in Lafayette, IN most of his life, working on the Kerkhoff family dairy farm and later his own farm. He was one of ten children born to John and Elizabeth Kerkhoff. His great size and exceptional speed allowed him to travel the country playing football for the highest bidder of his services.