Joe Kelly
American player of Canadian football
About Joe Kelly
Lived 1937 – 2022 (aged 84). Joe Kelly was an American canadian football player, basketball player and american football player.
Joe Kelly Sr. (July 1, 1937 – May 25, 2022) was an American professional football player who played for the Ottawa Rough Riders. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1960. He played college football for the New Mexico State University. He is the father of Joe Kelly Jr., who played in the National Football Legue (NFL).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Kelly?
American player of Canadian football
When was Joe Kelly born?
Joe Kelly was born on 1 July 1937.
When did Joe Kelly die?
Joe Kelly died on 25 May 2022.
What was Joe Kelly's occupation?
Joe Kelly was a canadian football player, basketball player and american football player.
What nationality was Joe Kelly?
Joe Kelly was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Kelly (Canadian football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Kelly. https://biography.guide/joe-kelly-canadian-football-player/
MLA: "Joe Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-kelly-canadian-football-player/.
Chicago: "Joe Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-kelly-canadian-football-player/.
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