About Jimmy Kelly
Lived 1907 – 1984 (aged 76). Jimmy Kelly was a British association football player.
James Edward Kelly (29 December 1907 – 27 July 1984) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back in the Football League for Southport, Barrow, Grimsby Town, Bradford Park Avenue and York City, in Norwegian football for Trondheim and in non-League football for Dawdon Colliery and Murton Colliery. He later worked as a trainer at Barrow and Oldham Athletic and scouted for Grimsby.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Kelly?
Footballer (1907-1984)
When was Jimmy Kelly born?
Jimmy Kelly was born on 29 December 1907 in Seaham.
When did Jimmy Kelly die?
Jimmy Kelly died on 27 July 1984 in Oldham.
What was Jimmy Kelly's occupation?
Jimmy Kelly was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Kelly?
Jimmy Kelly was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Kelly (footballer, born 1907)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Kelly. https://biography.guide/jimmy-kelly-association-football-player-1907/
MLA: "Jimmy Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-kelly-association-football-player-1907/.
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