Bill Kelley (American football)
American football player (1926–2015)
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Billie Rex Kelley (August 23, 1926 – October 2, 2015) was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) who played tight end for the Green Bay Packers.[1] Kelley played college football for Texas Technological College (now Texas Tech University) before being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 23rd round of the 1949 NFL draft.[2] He played professionally for one season, in 1949, recording 17 catches for 222 yards and 1 touchdown.[3] Kelley died in Arlington, Texas, in 2015.[4]
PositionTight end
BornAugust 23, 1926
Becton, Texas, U.S.
Becton, Texas, U.S.
DiedOctober 2, 2015 (aged 89)
Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born | August 23, 1926 Becton, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | October 2, 2015 (aged 89) Arlington, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Idalou (Idalou, Texas) | ||||||||
| College | Texas Tech | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1949: 23rd round, 223rd overall pick | ||||||||
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