Gilbert Kelly

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Gilbert Kelly
Biographical details
Born(1878-07-23)July 23, 1878
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Died1948 (aged 69–70)
Playing career
c. 1901Princeton
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1901Tennessee
Head coaching record
Overall3–3–2

Gilbert Walker Kelly (July 23, 1878 – 1948)[1][2] was an American football player and coach. He served as the second head football coach at the University of Tennessee in 1901, compiling a record of 3–3–2. Kelley replaced J. A. Pierce, the initial occupant of the newly created position. Before coaching at Tennessee, he played at Princeton University.

Head coaching record[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Tennessee Volunteers (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1901)
1901 Tennessee 3–3–2 1–1–2 11th
Tennessee: 3–3–2 1–1–2
Total: 3–3–2

References[edit]

  1. ^ Denis Larionov & Alexander Zhulin. "Read the eBook Twentieth year record of the class of 1901 by Princeton university. Class of 1901 online for free (page 6 of 18)". Ebooksread.com. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
  2. ^ Siler, Thomas Terrill (January 21, 2010). The Volunteers: An Informal History of Tennessee Football, 1890-1950 ... - Thomas Terrill Siler - Google Books. Retrieved March 27, 2015 – via Google Books.