Horace Edward Jelly (28 August 1921 – 16 January 2000) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Leicester City and Plymouth Argyle as a right back.
Personal life Jelly served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. He saw action at the Battle of Crete and was stationed in Ceylon. Following his retirement as a professional footballer, Jelly ran an electrical shop and a Saab dealership in Leicester. In the 1990s, he had a part-time role leading guided tours around Filbert Street.
Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLeicester City1946–47Second Division2000201947–48Second Division 3000301948–49Second Division 140802201949–50Second Division 311103211950–51Second Division 600060Total56190651Plymouth Argyle1952–53Second Division100201201953–54Second Division100010Total11020130Career total671110781
Honours Leicester City FA Cup runner-up: 1948–49
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