Tom Jelley

American football player (1926–2014) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thomas J. Jelley (November 20, 1926 – January 16, 2014) was an American professional football defensive end who played one season for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 1951 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at the University of Miami for the Miami Hurricanes football team.

Born(1926-11-20)November 20, 1926
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 16, 2014(2014-01-16) (aged 87)
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
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Tom Jelley
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PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born(1926-11-20)November 20, 1926
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 16, 2014(2014-01-16) (aged 87)
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolMt. Lebanon
(Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania)
CollegeMiami (FL)
NFL draft1951: 4th round, 49th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions1
Receiving yards8
Fumble recoveries1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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Jelley died on January 16, 2014, at the age of 87.[2][3]

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