James Kelly (footballer, born 1865)

James Kelly (15 October 1865 – 20 February 1932) was a Scottish footballer who mainly played for Celtic after being signed from Renton where he had won the Scottish Cup twice. He was a Centre-half and was the first team captain of the Club and played in the Club's first ever match a 5-2 win against Rangers. He was capped 8 times by Scotland and scored 1 goal.[1][2] He also appeared seven times for the Scottish League XI.[3] After retiring as a player, Kelly became a director of Celtic, serving as chairman between 1909 and 1914.[2] His descendants Bob Kelly,[4] Michael Kelly and Kevin Kelly also became Celtic directors;[2] a son, Frank also briefly played for the club.

James Kelly
Personal information
Full name James Kelly
Date of birth (1865-10-15)15 October 1865
Place of birth Renton, Scotland
Date of death 20 February 1932(1932-02-20) (aged 66)
Playing position(s) Centre-half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
–1888 Renton
1888–1897 Celtic 103 (3)
National team‡
1888–1893 Scotland 8 (1)
1893–1897 Scottish League XI 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 7 October 2012
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11 September 2012

References
  1. "James Kelly". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
  2. , James Kelly - The Celtic Wiki
  3. "James Kelly". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
  4. "Sir Robert Kelly, supreme football administrator". The Glasgow Herald. 22 September 1971. p. 5. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
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