Gilbert Walker Kelly (July 23, 1878 – 1948) was an

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player and coach. He served as the second head football coach at the

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in 1901, compiling a record of 3–3–2. Kelley replaced J. A. Pierce, the initial occupant of the newly created position. Before coaching at Tennessee, he played at

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Head coaching record

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1878 births 1948 deaths Princeton Tigers football players Tennessee Volunteers football coaches Players of American football from Washington, D.C. {{1900s-collegefootball-coach-stub