About John Kelly
Lived 1944 – 2015 (aged 71). John Kelly was an American american football player.
John Douglas "Big John" Kelly (March 31, 1944 – October 28, 2015) was an American professional football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Florida A&M University and was selected in the 20th round of the 1966 NFL draft as the 295th pick by the Washington Redskins.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Kelly?
American football player, born 1944
When was John Kelly born?
John Kelly was born on 31 March 1944 in Fort Lauderdale.
When did John Kelly die?
John Kelly died on 28 October 2015.
What was John Kelly's occupation?
John Kelly was an american football player.
What nationality was John Kelly?
John Kelly was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Kelly (offensive lineman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Kelly. https://biography.guide/john-kelly/
MLA: "John Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-kelly/.
Chicago: "John Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-kelly/.
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