George A. Kelly

American football player and coach (1883–1969)
George A. Kelly
Biographical details
Born(1883-04-16)April 16, 1883
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedApril 1969 (aged 85–86)
Michigan, U.S.
Playing career
c. 1900sDetroit
Position(s)End, quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1907–1910Detroit College
Head coaching record
Overall7–6–2

George A. Kelly (April 16, 1883 – April 1969) was an American football player and coach. He was an alumnus of the University of Detroit and Kentucky State University.[1] He later practiced law in Detroit in a partnership with Alex J. Groesbeck.[2]

Coaching career

Kelly was the head football at the University of Detroit Mercy . He held that position for three seasons, from 1907 until 1910. His coaching record at Detroit was 7–5–2.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Detroit College Tigers (Independent) (1907–1910)
1907 Detroit College 1–3
1908 No team
1909 Detroit College 3–1–2
1910 Detroit College 3–2
Detroit College: 7–6–2
Total: 7–6–2

References

  1. ^ "COLLEGE SECURES COACH". pqasb.pqarchiver.com. Archived from the original on August 28, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  2. ^ Russell, John Andrew (September 1, 2009). The Book of Michigan. Michigan Biographical Association.
  3. ^ DeLassus, David. "Detroit Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
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