About Tom Kelly
Lived 1919 – 1970 (aged 50–51). Tom Kelly was a British association football player.
Thomas William Kelly (known throughout his playing career as Bill or Billy (22 November 1919 – 1970)) was an English footballer who made 157 appearances in the Football League for Darlington either side of the Second World War. He played at centre half, right half or right back. After leaving Darlington, he was on the books of York City, without representing that club in league competition, and also played for non-league club Horden Colliery Welfare.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Kelly?
English footballer (1919-1970)
When was Tom Kelly born?
Tom Kelly was born on 22 November 1919 in Darlington.
When did Tom Kelly die?
Tom Kelly died in 1970.
What was Tom Kelly's occupation?
Tom Kelly was an association football player.
What nationality was Tom Kelly?
Tom Kelly was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Kelly (footballer, born 1919)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Kelly. https://biography.guide/tom-kelly-association-football-player-1919/
MLA: "Tom Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-kelly-association-football-player-1919/.
Chicago: "Tom Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-kelly-association-football-player-1919/.
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