Jimmy Kelly (footballer, born 1907)

James Edward 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]

Jimmy Kelly

Personal information
Full name	James Edward Kelly[1]
Date of birth	29 December 1907[1]
Place of birth	Seaham Harbour, County Durham, England[1]
Date of death	27 July 1984 (aged 76)[2]
Place of death	Oldham, Greater Manchester, England[2]
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position(s)	Full back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Dawdon Colliery
0000–1928	Murton Colliery
1928–1931	Southport	7	(0)
1931–1933	Barrow	55	(0)
1933–1938	Grimsby Town	160	(3)
1938	Bradford Park Avenue	2	(0)
1938–1939	York City	24	(0)
0000–1946	Trondheim
1946–	Barrow	1	(0)
Total		249	(3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

1. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 343. ISBN 978-1-85291-665-7.
2. Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 57. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.