Ike Kelley

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Ike Kelley
No. 51
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1944-07-14) July 14, 1944 (age 79)
Ludington, Michigan, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Bremen (OH)
College: Ohio State
NFL draft: 1966  / Round: 17 / Pick: 249
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Dwight Allen "Ike" Kelley (born July 14, 1944) is a former American football linebacker who played five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 17th round of the 1966 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State University and attended Bremen High School in Bremen, Ohio. [1]

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College career

Kelley played football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a two time All-American and All-Big Ten selection in 1964 and 1965. He was also a captain on the 1965 Ohio State Buckeyes football team. [2] [3]

Professional career

Kelley was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 249th pick in the 1966 NFL Draft. He played in 67 games with the Eagles from 1966 to 1971. [1] He was released by the Eagles in 1973. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "IKE KELLEY". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Our Choice For Best OSU Linebacker". 10tv.com. July 20, 2009. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
  3. ↑ "RANDY GRADISHAR AND IKE KELLEY". elevenwarriors.com. July 8, 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
  4. ↑ Gehman, Jim (February 10, 2010). "Where Are They Now: LB Ike Kelley". philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
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