John B. Kelly, Jr. photographs, 1944
Permanent ID:
14247
Date:
1944
Image Description:
Portrait of John B. Kelly, Jr. From the Philadelphia Record Photograph Morgue [V07]. Kelly, also known as Kell Kelly, was 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. Philadelphia's Kelly Drive is named for him.
Inscription:
Jack Kelly Jr boxing to get in shape for a try at single sculls this spring.
Address:
Philadelphia
Format:
Photographs
