Kelly Robinson

Kelly Robinson
Personal information
Full nameJohn Henry Kelly Robinson
Date of birth21 November 1873
Date of death5 December 1944 (aged 71)
Original teamCollingwood Imperials
Position(s)Wingman
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1897-1901Fitzroy58 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1901 season.
Career highlights


J. H. Kelly Robinson (21 November 1873 – 5 December 1944) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Robinson was recruited to Fitzroy from the Collingwood Imperials. He was a wingman in Fitzroy's 1898 and 1899 premierships and also played in their losing 1900 Grand Final team. At one stage in his career he was fortunate enough to play in 19 consecutive wins. Robinson kicked just one goal in his career, against Collingwood in the opening game of the 1900 season.

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