Larry Kelley
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| Larry Kelley | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 30, 1915 |
| Place of birth | Conneaut, OH |
| Date of death | June 27, 2000 |
| Position(s) | End |
| College | Yale |
| NFL Draft | 1937 / Round 9/ Pick 87 |
| Awards | 1936 Heisman Trophy |
| College Hall-of-Fame | |
Lawrence Morgan "Larry" Kelley (May 30, 1915 – June 27, 2000) was an American football player born in Conneaut, Ohio. He played end and captain for Yale University, was a member of Skull & Bones, and was the second winner of the Heisman Trophy in 1936. His jersey number was 19.
Kelley was an All-American end and the captain of his team. Following his career at Yale, he played for the Boston Shamrocks of the American Football League in 1937. He sold his Heisman Trophy at auction in 1999 for $328,110 to benefit his nieces and nephews. He is a member of the National Football Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame. Married to Mary Ruth Kelley(Becker). He died on June 27, 2000 as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Hightstown, NJ.[1]
[edit] Notes and References
- ^ Bamberger, Michael (11 December 2000). "The invisible man". Sports Illustrated, 93(24):64-74. ISSN 0038-822X.
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| Preceded by: Jay Berwanger |
Heisman Trophy Winner 1936 |
Succeeded by: Clint Frank |
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