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Ken Kelly

b. 1952

English rugby league footballer

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Born 1952. Ken Kelly is a British rugby league player.

Kenneth Kelly (born 7 September 1952) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for St. Helens, Bradford Northern and Warrington, as a , or .

He played at in Warrington's 9–4 victory over Widnes in the 1977–78 Players No.6 Trophy Final during the 1977–78 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 28 January 1978, played (replaced by substitute Eddie Hunter) in the 4–16 defeat by Widnes in the 1978–79 John Player Trophy Final during the 1978–79 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 28 April 1979, played in the 12–5 victory over Barrow in the 1980–81 John Player Trophy Final during the 1980–81 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 24 January 1981, and played in the 4–18 defeat by Wigan in the 1986–87 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1986–87 season at Burnden Park, Bolton on Saturday 10 January 1987.

International honours Ken Kelly won caps for England while at Warrington in 1979 against Wales, in 1981 against France, and Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at St Helens in 1972 against France (2 matches), while at Warrington in 1980 against New Zealand, and in 1982 against Australia.

Honoured at Warrington Wolves Ken Kelly is a Warrington Wolves Hall of Fame inductee.

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1952, St Helens
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Who is Ken Kelly?

English rugby league footballer

When was Ken Kelly born?

Ken Kelly was born in 1952 in St Helens.

What is Ken Kelly's occupation?

Ken Kelly is a rugby league player.

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Ken Kelly is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Ken Kelly

Β· Wikidata: Q6387929

Β· DBpedia: Ken Kelly (rugby league)

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