About John Kelly
Lived 1930 – 2008 (aged 77). John Kelly was a British cricketer.
John "Jack" Kelly (15 September 1930 at Conisbrough, Yorkshire - 11 October 2008 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire), played first-class cricket for Nottinghamshire from 1953 to 1957. He later played Minor Counties cricket for Devon, taking all ten wickets in an innings against Berkshire in 1961.
Kelly was a left-handed middle-order batsman and a slow left-arm orthodox spin bowler. In three seasons, 1953, 1954 and 1956, he played in around half of Nottinghamshire's matches.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Kelly?
Nottinghamshire cricketer, born 1930
When was John Kelly born?
John Kelly was born on 15 October 1930.
When did John Kelly die?
John Kelly died on 11 October 2008.
What was John Kelly's occupation?
John Kelly was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Kelly?
John Kelly was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Kelly (Nottinghamshire cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Kelly. https://biography.guide/john-kelly-cricketer-1930/
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