About George Kelly
Lived 1933 – 1998 (aged 65). George Kelly was a British association football player and tennis player.
Career
Kelly started his career at his home town side Aberdeen before joining Stoke City in 1955. Kelly had a relatively short spell at the Victoria Ground but he managed to get a fine goal per game ratio of 35 goals in 67 games in the Second Division. After he retired from football, Kelly started playing tennis with Johnny King and the pair almost made the 1970 Wimbledon Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Kelly?
British tennis player (1933-1998)
When was George Kelly born?
George Kelly was born on 29 June 1933 in Aberdeen.
When did George Kelly die?
George Kelly died on 26 October 1998 in Aberdeen.
What was George Kelly's occupation?
George Kelly was an association football player and tennis player.
What nationality was George Kelly?
George Kelly was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Kelly (footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Kelly. https://biography.guide/george-kelly-association-football-player/
MLA: "George Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-kelly-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "George Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-kelly-association-football-player/.
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