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Ken Kellett

1953 – 1995

English rugby league footballer, 1953-1995

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About Ken Kellett

Lived 1953 – 1995 (aged 41–42). Ken Kellett was a rugby league player.

Kenneth Kellett ( – 1995) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers, as a .

Playing career Kellett was signed from amateur club Fryston, and made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Tuesday 29 September 1970.

During the 1972–73 season, Kellett played in Featherstone Rovers' 33–14 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1973 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 12 May 1973, in front of a crowd of 72,395,

Kellett played in Featherstone Rovers' victory in League Championship during the 1976–77 season. He also played in Featherstone Rovers' 12–16 defeat by Leeds in the 1976 Yorkshire Cup Final at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 16 October 1976.

During the 1977–78 season, Kellett played in the 7–17 defeat by Castleford in the 1977 Yorkshire Cup Final at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1977.

Kellett's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers took place during the 1980–81 season.

Kellett's final appearance of his career was in the 14–12 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1983 Challenge Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1983, in front of a crowd of 84,969.

Death Kellett died in March 1995 after suffering a stroke, aged 41.

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Important facts

Born
1953, Pontefract
Birth century
Died
1995
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Also known as
Kenneth Kellett

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ken Kellett?

English rugby league footballer, 1953-1995

When was Ken Kellett born?

Ken Kellett was born in 1953 in Pontefract.

When did Ken Kellett die?

Ken Kellett died in 1995.

What was Ken Kellett's occupation?

Ken Kellett was a rugby league player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ken Kellett

· Wikidata: Q30436852

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