Bob Kelly (footballer)
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| Bob Kelly | ||
| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Robert Kelly | |
| Date of birth | 16 November 1893 | |
| Place of birth | Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, England | |
| Date of death | 22 September 1969 (aged 75) | |
| Place of death | Fylde, England | |
| Playing position | Inside forward | |
| Youth career | ||
| Ashton White Star Ashton Central Earlestown Rovers St Helens Town |
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| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1913–1925 1925–1927 1927–1932 1932–1934 1934–1936 |
Burnley Sunderland Huddersfield Town Preston North End Carlisle United Total |
277 (88) 50 (11) 186 (39) 78 (17) 12 (1) 603 (156) |
| National team | ||
| 1920–1928 | England | 14 (8) |
| Teams managed | ||
| 1935–1936 1936–1938 1946–1947 1954-1955 1960–???? |
Carlisle United Stockport County Sporting Clube de Portugal SC Heerenveen Barry Town |
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Robert "Bob" Kelly (16 November 1893 – 22 September 1969) 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 is also regarded as a "fans' favourite" at Huddersfield Town, which he joined in 1927. 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 and Stockport County.
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