About Kelly Mote
Lived 1923 – 2015 (aged 92). Kelly Mote was an American american football player.
Kelley Mote (April 27, 1923 – October 21, 2015) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for six seasons for the Detroit Lions and New York Giants. He died on October 21, 2015, in North Carolina at the age of 92.
In his first two seasons with the Detroit Lions, Mote caught a total of 29 catches for 392 yards and one touchdown. After an unimpressive season in 1949 with four catches and 58 yards, Mote signed with the New York Giants, where he spent the last three years of his career. Across his six seasons in the NFL, Mote caught 52 passes for 754 yards and six touchdowns.
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Who was Kelly Mote?
American football player (1923-2015)
When was Kelly Mote born?
Kelly Mote was born on 27 April 1923 in Hapeville.
When did Kelly Mote die?
Kelly Mote died on 21 October 2015 in North Carolina.
What was Kelly Mote's occupation?
Kelly Mote was an american football player.
What nationality was Kelly Mote?
Kelly Mote was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kelly Mote. https://biography.guide/kelly-mote/
MLA: "Kelly Mote." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kelly-mote/.
Chicago: "Kelly Mote." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kelly-mote/.
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