Bill Kelley (American football)

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
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:17
Receiving yards:222
Touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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. 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. He played professionally for one season, in 1949, recording 17 catches for 222 yards and 1 touchdown. Kelley died in Arlington, Texas, in 2015.