About Jim Kelly
Lived 1867 – 1938 (aged 71). Jim Kelly was an Australian cricketer.
James Joseph Kelly (10 May 1867 – 14 August 1938) was a wicket-keeper who played for Australia and New South Wales.
He was Australia's first choice Test keeper from 1896 to 1905 and he was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1903. He toured England four times (1896, 1899, 1902 and 1905) and was also an able batsman, with a first-class average of 19.94 and a highest score of 108*. His career came to an end from medical advice, as he was struck above the heart while keeping during a test at Old Trafford in England.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Kelly?
cricketer (1867-1938)
When was Jim Kelly born?
Jim Kelly was born on 10 May 1867 in Port Melbourne.
When did Jim Kelly die?
Jim Kelly died on 14 August 1938 in Sydney.
What was Jim Kelly's occupation?
Jim Kelly was a cricketer.
What nationality was Jim Kelly?
Jim Kelly was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Kelly (Australian cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Kelly. https://biography.guide/jim-kelly-cricketer/
MLA: "Jim Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-kelly-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Jim Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-kelly-cricketer/.
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