Full name Robert Kelly Role Football player Name Bob Kelly | Playing position Position Inside forward | |
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Date of birth (1893-11-16)16 November 1893 Date of death 22 September 1969(1969-09-22) (aged 75) Died September 22, 1969, The Fylde | ||
Robert "Bob" Kelly (16 November 1893 – 22 September 1969) was an English professional football player. He broke the British football transfer record when he moved from Burnley to Sunderland for £6,550 in 1925. He spent two years at the Roker Park club before joining Huddersfield Town. He later played for Preston North End.
He made 14 appearances for England between 1920 and 1928, scoring 8 goals.
He also had spells as manager at Carlisle United, Stockport County, SC Heerenveen and KFC.
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