About Frank Kelly
Lived 1892 – 1919 (aged 26). Frank Kelly was an association football player.
Personal life Kelly was the son of former Celtic player and chairman James Kelly, while his younger brother Robert also served the club as chairman. He served as a private in the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) during the First World War. Kelly survived the war, but was killed trying to jump onto a train in Montargis, France on 5 May 1919.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Kelly?
Scottish footballer (1892-1919)
When was Frank Kelly born?
Frank Kelly was born on 8 December 1892 in Glasgow.
When did Frank Kelly die?
Frank Kelly died on 5 May 1919 in Montargis.
What was Frank Kelly's occupation?
Frank Kelly was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Kelly (footballer, born 1892)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Kelly. https://biography.guide/frank-kelly-association-football-player/
MLA: "Frank Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-kelly-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Frank Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frank-kelly-association-football-player/.
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