About Jack Kelly
Lived 1913 – 2000. Jack Kelly was a British association football player, butcher and magician.
Career
Kelly was born in Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham. He played for his local junior side before joining Burnley, initially as an amateur, in October 1930. He made his debut in the Football League for Burnley, and joined Newcastle United as part of a player exchange deal in April 1933. He rarely appeared for Newcastle's first team, and moved on to Leeds United in February 1935 for a fee of £1,150. He was first choice at centre forward in the 1935–36 season, scoring 15 goals in 34 games in the First Division, but lost out the following season to Arthur Hydes. After a season and a half playing in the Central League with only occasional appearances for the first team, Kelly joined Birmingham in January 1938. In May 1939 he joined Bury,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Kelly?
English footballer (1913-2000)
When was Jack Kelly born?
Jack Kelly was born on 2 March 1913 in Hetton-le-Hole.
When did Jack Kelly die?
Jack Kelly died in 2000 in Hetton-le-Hole.
What was Jack Kelly's occupation?
Jack Kelly was an association football player, butcher and magician.
What nationality was Jack Kelly?
Jack Kelly was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Kelly (English footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Kelly. https://biography.guide/jack-kelly/
MLA: "Jack Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-kelly/.
Chicago: "Jack Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-kelly/.
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