Kelly Rodriguez
American football player (1907–1997)
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Aquilino Fabriciano Rodríguez Ávila[1][2] (August 9, 1907 – October 22, 1997), better known as Kelly Rodriguez, was a Spanish-American professional American football player in the National Football League (NFL).
PositionBack
BornAugust 9, 1907
Avilés, Spain
Avilés, Spain
DiedOctober 22, 1997 (aged 90)
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
| No. 18 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 9, 1907 Avilés, Spain |
| Died | October 22, 1997 (aged 90) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Clarksburg (WV) Victory |
| College | West Virginia Wesleyan |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
He played as a back for the Frankford Yellow Jackets and Minneapolis Red Jackets in the 1930 season. He and his brother Jess Rodriguez were the first people from Spain to play in the NFL, and the second and third people of Hispanic descent to do so after Ignacio Molinet.[3]