Bill Kelley (American football)

For other people named Bill Kelley, see William Kelley.

Billie Rex Kelley (August 23, 1926 – October 2, 2015) was an American football player in the National Football League (NFL) who played tight end for the Green Bay Packers.^[1] Kelley played college football for Texas Technological College (now Texas Tech University) before being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 23rd round of the 1949 NFL draft.^[2] He played professionally for one season, in 1949, recording 17 catches for 222 yards and 1 touchdown.^[3] Kelley died in Arlington, Texas, in 2015.^[4]

Bill Kelley

No. 26, 46
Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	(1926-08-23)August 23, 1926 Becton, Texas, U.S.
Died:	October 2, 2015(2015-10-02) (aged 89) Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	Idalou (Idalou, Texas)
College:	Texas Tech
NFL draft:	1949: 23rd round, 223rd pick
Career history
Green Bay Packers (1949) Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1950)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 17 Receiving yards: 222 Touchdowns: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference