Jimmy Kelly (footballer, born 1907)

Jimmy Kelly
Personal information
Full nameJames Edward Kelly[1]
Date of birth29 December 1907[1]
Place of birthSeaham Harbour, County Durham, England[1]
Date of death27 July 1984 (aged 76)[2]
Place of deathOldham, Greater Manchester, England[2]
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Playing positionFull back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Dawdon Colliery
–1928Murton Colliery
1928–1931Southport7(0)
1931–1933Barrow55(0)
1933–1938Grimsby Town160(3)
1938Bradford Park Avenue2(0)
1938–1939York City24(0)
–1946Trondheim
1946–Barrow1(0)
Total249(3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

James Edward "Jimmy" Kelly (29 December 1907 – 27 July 1984) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back in the Football League for Southport, Barrow, Grimsby Town, Bradford Park Avenue and York City, in Norwegian football for Trondheim and in non-League football for Dawdon Colliery and Murton Colliery.[1][2] He later worked as a trainer at Barrow and Oldham Athletic and scouted for Grimsby.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 343. ISBN 9-781852-916657.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 57. ISBN 9-780953-100507.