About Alex Kelly
Lived 1871 – 1913 (aged 41–42). Alex Kelly was an Australian rugby union player.
Alexander J. Kelly (c. 1871 – c. 1913) was a rugby union player who represented Australia.
Kelly, a flanker, was born in Sydney, New South Wales and claimed one international rugby cap for Australia. His sole Test appearance was against Great Britain at Sydney on 24 June 1899, the inaugural rugby Test match played by an Australian national representative side.
Published references Collection (1995) Gordon Bray presents The Spirit of Rugby, HarperCollins Publishers Sydney Howell, Max (2005) Born to Lead – Wallaby Test Captains, Celebrity Books, Auckland NZ
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alex Kelly?
Australian rugby union player
When was Alex Kelly born?
Alex Kelly was born in 1871 in Sydney.
When did Alex Kelly die?
Alex Kelly died in 1913.
What was Alex Kelly's occupation?
Alex Kelly was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Alex Kelly?
Alex Kelly was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alex Kelly (rugby union)
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MLA: "Alex Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alex-kelly/.
Chicago: "Alex Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alex-kelly/.
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