Jimmy Kelly

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Jimmy Kelly
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Position Center
Teams Brighton Tigers
Wembley Monarchs
Wembley Lions
National team  Great Britain
Born July 10, 1906,
Glasgow, Scotland
Died July 7, 1945,
Holten, Netherlands
Playing Career 1924 – 1940

James "Jimmy" Kelly (July 10, 1905 - July 7, 1945) was a British hockey player. He played for the British National Team at three World Championships between 1937 and 1939.

Kelly was born in Scotland, but lived in Canada, where he played junior and senior hockey, for many years. He returned to Britain in 1936, and was a member of the Brighton Tigers, Wembley Monarchs, and the Wembley Lions.

He fought with the Royal Canadian Service Corps during World War II and was killed on the battlefield on July 7, 1945.

Statistics

Years # GP Goals Assists Pts
World Championships 1937-1939 3 22 8 11 19