About John Kelly
Lived 1921 – 2001 (aged 79). John Kelly was a British association football player.
John Carmichael Kelly (21 February 1921 – 2 January 2001) was a Scottish footballer, who played as a left winger for Arthurlie, Celtic, Morton, Barnsley, Falkirk, Halifax Town and Portadown. Kelly represented Scotland twice, in 1949 British Home Championship matches against Wales and Ireland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Kelly?
Scottish footballer, born 1921
When was John Kelly born?
John Kelly was born on 21 February 1921 in Paisley.
When did John Kelly die?
John Kelly died on 2 January 2001 in Paisley.
What was John Kelly's occupation?
John Kelly was an association football player.
What nationality was John Kelly?
John Kelly was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Kelly (footballer, born 1921)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Kelly. https://biography.guide/john-kelly-association-football-player-1921/
MLA: "John Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-kelly-association-football-player-1921/.
Chicago: "John Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-kelly-association-football-player-1921/.
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