Bob Kelly

Football, Football player

1893 – 1969

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Who was Bob Kelly?

Robert "Bob" Kelly was an English professional football player. He broke the British football transfer record when he moved from Burnley to Sunderland for £6,550 in 1925. He spent two years at the Roker Park Club before joining Huddersfield Town. He later played for Preston North End.

He made 14 appearances for England between 1920 and 1928, scoring 8 goals.

He also had spells as manager at Carlisle United, Stockport County, SC Heerenveen and KFC.

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Born
Nov 16, 1893
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Nationality
  • England
Lived in
  • Ashton-in-Makerfield
Died
Sep 22, 1969
The Fylde

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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