About Phil Kelly
Lived 1939 – 2012 (aged 73). Phil Kelly was an Irish association football player.
James Philip Vincent Kelly (10 July 1939 – 11 August 2012 ) was an Irish footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a full back.
Career
Club career Born in Dublin, Kelly played in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Norwich City, making a total of 131 appearances. He later became player-manager at non-league club Lowestoft Town.
International career Kelly earned five caps with the Republic of Ireland during 1960 to 1961.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Phil Kelly?
Irish footballer (1939-2012)
When was Phil Kelly born?
Phil Kelly was born on 10 July 1939 in Dublin.
When did Phil Kelly die?
Phil Kelly died on 16 August 2012 in Norwich.
What was Phil Kelly's occupation?
Phil Kelly was an association football player.
What nationality was Phil Kelly?
Phil Kelly was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Phil Kelly (footballer, born 1939)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phil Kelly. https://biography.guide/phil-kelly-association-football-player/
MLA: "Phil Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/phil-kelly-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Phil Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/phil-kelly-association-football-player/.
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