About Jimmy Kelly
Lived 1892 – 1964 (aged 71). Jimmy Kelly was an American american football player.
James Patrick Kelly (November 9, 1892 – August 19, 1964) was an American professional football halfback who played one season in the American Professional Football Association (APFA) with the Detroit Heralds. He played college football at the University of Detroit.
Early life and college James Patrick Kelly was born on November 9, 1892, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. He played college football for the Detroit Titans of the University of Detroit, with his final year being in 1917.
Personal life Kelly spent time as a youth sports coach after his playing career.
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Who was Jimmy Kelly?
American football player
When was Jimmy Kelly born?
Jimmy Kelly was born on 9 November 1892.
When did Jimmy Kelly die?
Jimmy Kelly died on 19 August 1964.
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Jimmy Kelly was an american football player.
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Jimmy Kelly was American.
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· DBpedia: Jimmy Kelly (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Kelly. https://biography.guide/jimmy-kelly-american-football-player/
MLA: "Jimmy Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-kelly-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-kelly-american-football-player/.
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