Bob Kelly Sports manager

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.

Personal facts

Birth dateNovember 16, 1893
Birth place
England , Ashton-in-Makerfield , Lancashire
Date of deathSeptember 22, 1969
Place of death
England , The Fylde

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Football manager

club
AZ Alkmaar
Barry Town United F.C.
Sporting Clube de Portugal
Carlisle United F.C.
Stockport County F.C.
SC Heerenveen
FC St. Gallen
position
Inside forward
teams
England national football team
Preston North End F.C.
Carlisle United F.C.
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Sunderland A.F.C.
Burnley F.C.

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Bob Kelly on Wikipedia