Joe Kelly (Canadian football)
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| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 1, 1937 |
| Died | May 25, 2022 (aged 84) |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Carlsbad (Carlsbad, New Mexico) |
| College | New Mexico State |
| NFL draft | 1959: 11th round, 128th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1959–1961 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| Awards and highlights | |
Joe Kelly Sr. (July 1, 1937 – May 25, 2022) was an American professional football player who played for the Ottawa Rough Riders. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1960.[1] He played college football for the New Mexico State University.[2]
Kelly died on May 25, 2022, at the age of 87.[2] He is the father of Joe Kelly Jr., who played in the National Football Legue (NFL).[3]
