Award
Silver Olympic Order
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SACRED LEGACY ARCHIVES™
John B. Kelly Jr.
1927-05-24 – 1985-03-02
Life & Legacy
John Brendan Kelly Jr. (May 24, 1927 – March 2, 1985), also known as Kell Kelly, was an American athlete, rower, and Olympic medalist. He was the son of triple Olympic gold medal winner Jack 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. He had become president of the United States Olympic Committee shortly before his death.
Kelly was also a politician, and served as an at-large member of the Philadelphia City Council.
Occupation & Career
rower, politician, businessperson
Education
William Penn Charter School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Silver Olympic Order
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Silver Olympic Order
Education & Institutions
William Penn Charter School
Verified Legacy Record
Family Father
John B. Kelly Sr.
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Family Mother
Margaret Majer
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Family Sibling
Margaret Kelly
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Family Sibling
Grace Kelly
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Family Sibling
Elizabeth Kelly
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Family Spouse
Mary Freeman
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Sources & Provenance
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