W. Webber Kelly, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

W. Webber Kelly

Date of Birth: 07-Dec-1875

Place of Birth: Kingston, Surrey County, Jamaica

Date of Death: 03-Aug-1951

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About W. Webber Kelly

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  • Webber Kelly (December 7, 1875 – August 3, 1951), born William Webber Kelly, was a prominent medical doctor in the state of Wisconsin known for being the third president of the Green Bay Football Corporation, the non-profit organization that owns the Green Bay Packers.
  • Kelly was a practicing physician in the Green Bay, Wisconsin area for almost 50 years and a respected civic leader.
  • During his one year as president of the Packers for the 1929 season, the team went 12–0–1 and won its first NFL Championship.
  • Kelly was identified as part of The Hungry Five, a group of Green Bay businessmen who were instrumental in guiding the Packers through multiple financially challenging periods.
  • In addition to his presidency, Kelly served as the team physician from 1921 to 1943 and as a member of the Packers' board of directors from 1923 to 1949.
  • After a falling out with Packers co-founder, head coach, and general manager Curly Lambeau, Kelly resigned from the Board in 1949.
  • Two years later he died of a heart attack at the age of 75.
  • In recognition of his contributions, Kelly was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1994.

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