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Robert Kelly (football chairman)

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Sir Robert Kelly
Born
Robert Kelly

1902
Died21 September 1971(1971-09-21) (aged 68)
NationalityScottish
Known forCeltic Football Club Chairman
SFA President
Board member ofCeltic F.C., Scottish Football Association

Sir Robert "Bob" Kelly (1902 - 21 September 1971) was appointed a member of the board of Scottish football club Celtic F.C. after the death of his father James Kelly in 1931. He later became chairman in 1947, a position he held until 1971.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Sir Robert Kelly, supreme football administrator". The Glasgow Herald. 22 September 1971. p. 5. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Bob Kelly - Mr Celtic". Evening Times. 21 September 1971. p. 28. Retrieved 9 May 2017.