Frank Kelly (footballer, born 1892)

Francis David Kelly (8 December 1892 – 5 May 1919) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an outside right in the Scottish League for Motherwell and Celtic.

Personal life Kelly was the son of former Celtic player and chairman James Kelly, while his younger brother Robert also served the club as chairman. He served as a private in the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) during the First World War. Kelly survived the war, but was killed trying to jump onto a train in Montargis, France on 5 May 1919. He was buried in Montargis Communal Cemetery.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMotherwell1915–16Scottish Division One359—3591916–17357—3571917–18121—121Total8217—8217Celtic (guest)1917–18Scottish Division One10—101918–1910—10Total20—20Career total8417008417

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