About Jack Kelly
Lived 1926 – 2002 (aged 75). Jack Kelly was a New Zealand rugby union player.
John Wallace Kelly (7 December 1926 – 29 April 2002) was a New Zealand rugby union player. His preferred position was fullback, but he also appeared on the wing or at centre. A fine goal-kicker, He went on to teachers' training college in Auckland and became a high school teacher and, eventually, headmaster of Takapuna Grammar School.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Kelly?
New Zealand rugby union player (1926-2002)
When was Jack Kelly born?
Jack Kelly was born on 7 December 1926 in Ashburton.
When did Jack Kelly die?
Jack Kelly died on 29 April 2002 in Auckland.
What was Jack Kelly's occupation?
Jack Kelly was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Jack Kelly?
Jack Kelly was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Kelly (rugby union, born 1926)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Kelly. https://biography.guide/jack-kelly-rugby-union-player-1926/
MLA: "Jack Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-kelly-rugby-union-player-1926/.
Chicago: "Jack Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-kelly-rugby-union-player-1926/.
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