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Daniel Kelly (14 October 1899 – 24 August 1941) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside forward or an outside forward in Scottish football for Blantyre Victoria and Hamilton Academical,[4] in the Football League for Derby County, Torquay United, York City and Doncaster Rovers, in Irish football for Dundalk and was on the books of Clapton Orient without making a league appearance.[1][2][3]

Dan Kelly

Personal information
Full name	Daniel Kelly[1]
Date of birth	14 October 1899
Place of birth	Blantyre, Scotland[1]
Date of death	24 August 1941 (aged 41)
Place of death	Glasgow, Scotland[2]
Height	5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m)[3]
Position(s)	Inside forward Outside forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1923–1924	Blantyre Victoria
1924–1927	Hamilton Academical	50	(15)
1927–1928	Derby County	5	(0)
1928–1930	Torquay United	53	(13)
1930–1932	York City	48	(12)
1932–1935	Doncaster Rovers	13	(4)
1935–1936	Dundalk
	Clapton Orient
Total		169	(41)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He was born in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire to Daniel and Catherine Kelly. He married Catherine Devlin at St Joseph's Church, Blantyre on 7 January 1931. His certificate of marriage gives his occupation as a professional football player. He was a well respected member of the community in Blantyre.[4] He died on 24 August 1941 aged 41 at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. His occupation at death was a spirit salesman.[5]

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