Bob Kelly (American football, born 1925)

For others of a similar name, see Robert Kelly.

Robert Joseph Kelly^[1] (June 6, 1925 – December 31, 2016) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back for the Los Angeles Dons and Baltimore Colts of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC).^[2] Kelly died in Tennessee on December 31, 2016, at the age of 91.^[3]

Bob Kelly

Kelly on a 1950 Bowman football card
No. 85, 89
Position:	Halfback Defensive back
Personal information
Born:	(1925-06-06)June 6, 1925 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died:	December 31, 2016(2016-12-31) (aged 91)
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:	Leo (Chicago, Illinois)
College:	Notre Dame Navy
NFL draft:	1947: 10th round, 81st pick
Career history
Los Angeles Dons (1947-1948) Baltimore Colts (1949)
Career highlights and awards
National champion (1943) Second-team All-American (1944)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards: 232 Rushing average: 3.7 Receptions: 11 Receiving yards: 93 Total touchdowns: 3 Interceptions: 8 Stats at Pro Football Reference