About Dean Kelley
Lived 1931 – 1996 (aged 64). Dean Kelley was an American basketball player.
Melvin Dean Kelley (September 23, 1931 – January 13, 1996) was an American basketball player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
He was part of the American basketball team, which won the gold medal. He played six matches.
He later played three seasons for the Peoria Cats from (1956–59) Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team, winning a championship there in 1958.
He was the brother of 1960 Summer Olympics gold medalist Allen Kelley.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dean Kelley?
basketball player (1931–1996)
When was Dean Kelley born?
Dean Kelley was born on 23 September 1931 in Monmouth.
When did Dean Kelley die?
Dean Kelley died on 13 January 1996 in Morton.
What was Dean Kelley's occupation?
Dean Kelley was a basketball player.
What nationality was Dean Kelley?
Dean Kelley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dean Kelley. https://biography.guide/dean-kelley/
MLA: "Dean Kelley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dean-kelley/.
Chicago: "Dean Kelley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dean-kelley/.
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