Everett Kelly (American football)
Kelly c. 1923
"Tuck" |
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| Vanderbilt Commodores No. 13; 1 | |
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| Position | Guard/Center |
| Class | Graduate |
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Kentucky (1915; 1918–1919) Vanderbilt (1922–1924) |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth | January 8, 1898 |
| Place of birth | Whitesville, Kentucky |
| Date of death | August 15, 1983 (aged 85) |
| Place of death | Marietta, Georgia |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
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Everett Edward "Tuck" Kelly (January 8, 1898 – August 15, 1983) was an American football player who was an All-Southern guard for the Vanderbilt Commodores football team of Vanderbilt University.
Everett was born January 8, 1898 in Whitesville, Kentucky to Charles Alphonzo Kelley and Mary Alice Ralph. His father was a farmer and a service station operator. Centre College star "Hump" Tanner was from nearby Owensboro.
Kelly played for the Kentucky Wildcats football teams of the University of Kentucky, selected for All-Kentucky teams in an era dominated by Centre. He was elected treasurer of the freshman class.
Tuck Kelly started at guard for Dan McGugin's Vanderbilt football teams from 1922 to 1924. He was a prominent member of Commodores teams that compiled a win-loss-tie record of 20–2–3 (.860) over his three years, and won two conference titles.
Kelly transferred to Vanderbilt in 1922, having formerly played center for the Kentucky Wildcats. Tuck was a starter for the scoreless tie with Michigan at the dedication of Dudley Field. After the season, he was selected for Billy Evans's All-Southern team; his "Southern Honor Roll."
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