Bill Kelleher
Biographical details
Born(1888-12-13)December 13, 1888
Macroom, Ireland
DiedNovember 27, 1961(1961-11-27) (aged 71)
Lorain, Ohio, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1911–1914Notre Dame
1915–1916Massillon Tigers
1917Youngstown Patricians
Basketball
1911–1915Notre Dame
Position(s)Halfback, fullback (football)
Guard (basketball)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1915–1916Kenyon
Head coaching record
Overall5–13

William Andrew Kelleher (December 13, 1888 – November 27, 1961) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio from 1915 to 1916, compiling a record of 5–13.[1] He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and professionally for the Massillon Tigers and Youngstown Patricians of the Ohio League.[2][3] A native of Ireland, Kelleher worked for 35 years as a Lorain Works, National Tube Division, a part of U.S. Steel. He died on November 27, 1961, at his home in Lorain, Ohio.[4]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Kenyon Lords (Ohio Athletic Conference) (1915–1916)
1915 Kenyon 3–6 1–6 T–10th
1916 Kenyon 2–7 2–5 T–10th
Kenyon: 5–13 3–11
Total: 5–13

References

  1. ^ "New "Coach" Well Fitted for Work". The Kenyon Collegian. Kenyon College. September 28, 1915. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  2. ^ "Bill Kelleher". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  3. ^ "Kelleher If Kenyon Coach". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. July 15, 1915. p. 42. Retrieved June 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ^ "Bill Kelleher, Teammate Of Rockne, Dies". The Marion Star. Marion, Ohio. Associated Press. November 28, 1961. p. 15. Retrieved June 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.

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