About Bill Kelly
Lived 1882 – 1961 (aged 78). Bill Kelly was an australian rules football player.
William George Kelly (23 November 1882 – 2 February 1961) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL). His son, Joe, played for Carlton and coached Footscray and South Melbourne.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Kelly?
Australian rules footballer (1882-1961)
When was Bill Kelly born?
Bill Kelly was born on 23 November 1882 in Fitzroy.
When did Bill Kelly die?
Bill Kelly died on 2 February 1961 in Melbourne.
What was Bill Kelly's occupation?
Bill Kelly was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Kelly (footballer, born 1882)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Kelly. https://biography.guide/bill-kelly-australian-rules-football-player-1882/
MLA: "Bill Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-kelly-australian-rules-football-player-1882/.
Chicago: "Bill Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-kelly-australian-rules-football-player-1882/.
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