Tom Kelly (footballer, born 1885)

Thomas Kelly (2 October 1885 – 9 April 1916) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Grimsby Town and Glossop as a half back.

Personal life Kelly was married with six children and predominantly lived in Stockport, working at the gasworks. On 3 March 1915, eight months after the outbreak of the First World War, Kelly and his brother enlisted in the North Staffordshire Regiment. On 9 April 1916, while holding the rank of private, Kelly was killed in an attack on Sannaiyat, Mesopotamia, during the Siege of Kut. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNew Brompton1911–12Southern League First Division16000160Career total16000160

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