Dom Kelly (footballer)

Dominic Kelly (23 June 1917 – 20 October 1982) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half. He was later a police officer and cricketer before being convicted of theft, embezzlement and manslaughter.

Dom Kelly
Personal information
Date of birth 23 June 1917
Place of birth Sandbach, England
Date of death 20 October 1982(1982-10-20) (aged 65)
Place of death Croydon, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Position(s) Centre half
Youth career
Sandbach Ramblers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1935–1938 Leeds United 4 (0)
1938–1946 Newcastle United 1 (0)
Total 5 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Early and personal life

Kelly was born in Sandbach, the younger brother of fellow footballer John Kelly. The two played together at Leeds United.[2]

Career

Kelly played club football for Sandbach Ramblers, Leeds United and Newcastle United.[2][1][3] His career was interrupted by World War II; he joined the Royal Corps of Signals,[1] and played Army football.[2] He retired after the end of World War II due to ligament damage exacerbated by his war service.[2][1]

Later life and death

Upon his retirement from football in 1946 he joined the Newcastle upon Tyne City Police,[1] During this time he played cricket and represented Northumberland.[2] He was fired by the police in 1957 after being convicted of theft, and was later jailed for embezzlement in 1960.[1] He moved to London and was convicted of manslaughter in 1969, serving five years in prison, having set fire to the hotel where he was working as a night porter, resulting in the death of a chambermaid.[1] Kelly died on 20 October 1982 in Croydon.[1]

References
  1. Scott, Kenneth H. "Dominic -Dom- Kelly | Players | toon1892 ~ a site for Newcastle United fans everywhere..." toon1892.com.
  2. "Leeds United F.C. History". www.ozwhitelufc.net.au.
  3. Dom Kelly at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)


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