Charles Kell

Charles Kell
Personal information
Full name Charles Joseph Kell
Nickname Chick
Born 1905
Ashfield, New South Wales
Died 28 September 1964
Earlwood, New South Wales
Playing information
Position Halfback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1920–1928 Newtown Jets 84 14 3 0 48

Charles Joseph Kell (1905-1964) was an Australian rugby league player from the 1920s.

Charles 'Chick' Kell was a Newtown Jets half-back that played nine season for the club between 1920-1928. 'Chick' Kell began his long career at the Camperdown Dragons junior club and made his way into grade in 1919.

In 1927, a press report described him as "Newtown's longest serving player even though he only in his mid twenties". He was also described, along with South Sydney Rabbitohs halfback 'Micky' O'Connor, as "the smallest player in first grade league football." [1] After captaining the Newtown club on numerous occasions during his long career, 'Chick' Kell retired after the 1928 season due to injuries.[2]

Charles 'Chicka' Kell died on 28 September 1964, aged 59.[3]

References

  1. Evening News, Sydney. (page 3) "Kell's Ups-and-Downs". 18/8/1927
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995. (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 30/9/1964


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