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Shipwreck Kelly
July 8, 1910 – August 17, 1986
American football player (1910-1986)
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John Simms "Shipwreck" Kelly was an American football player. He played in the National Football League (NFL) with the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers. Kelly was a longtime co-owner of the Dodgers.
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- Birthday · July 8
- Anniversary · August 17
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