About Bill Kelley
Lived 1926 – 2015 (aged 89). Bill Kelley was an American american football player.
Billie Rex Kelley (August 23, 1926 – October 2, 2015) was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) who played tight end for the Green Bay Packers. Kelley played college football for Texas Technological College (now Texas Tech University) before being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 23rd round of the 1949 NFL draft. He played professionally for one season, in 1949, recording 17 catches for 222 yards and 1 touchdown. Kelley died in Arlington, Texas, in 2015.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Kelley?
American football tight end (1926-2015)
When was Bill Kelley born?
Bill Kelley was born on 23 August 1926 in Becton.
When did Bill Kelley die?
Bill Kelley died on 2 October 2015 in Arlington.
What was Bill Kelley's occupation?
Bill Kelley was an american football player.
What nationality was Bill Kelley?
Bill Kelley was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Kelley (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Kelley. https://biography.guide/bill-kelley/
MLA: "Bill Kelley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-kelley/.
Chicago: "Bill Kelley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-kelley/.
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