John B. Kelly, Jr.

(1927-1985)

American rower

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John Brendan "Jack" Kelly Jr. (May 24, 1927 – March 2, 1985), also known as Kell Kelly, was an American athlete, an accomplished rower, a four-time Olympian, and an Olympic medal winner. He was also the son of triple Olympic gold medal winner John B. Kelly Sr., and the elder brother of the actress and Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly. In 1947, Kelly was awarded the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States.

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Born	John Brendan Kelly Jr. 24 May 1927 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
Died	2 May 1985 (aged 57) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Zodiac	Gemini
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Mary Freeman (swimmer) 1933- · American swimmer · m. 1954; div. 1980 info edit

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Sandra Worley - · · m. 1981 info edit

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John B. Kelly, Sr. · Father · 1889-1960 · Olympic medalists in rowing info

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Margaret Katherine Majer · Mother · 1898-1990 · American women's physical education instructor info

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John B. Kelly, Sr. and Margaret Katherine Majer · m. 1924

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Margaret Katherine · Sister · - · Celebrity Baby info

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Elizabeth Anne · Sister · - · Celebrity Baby info

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Grace Patricia Kelly · Younger Sister · 1929-1982 · American actress and Princess consort of Monaco info

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Walter C. Kelly · Uncle · 1873-1939 · American comedian edit info

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George Kelly · Uncle · 1887-1974 · American playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor edit info

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Princess Caroline of Monaco · Niece · 1957- · Princess of Hanover and former Hereditary Princess of Monaco edit info

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Princess Stéphanie of Monaco · Niece · 1965- · younger daughter of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, and Grace Kelly; younger sister of Albert II, Prince of Monaco edit info

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