Kelley Mote (April 27, 1923 – October 21, 2015) was an American professional

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player who was a

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for six seasons for the

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and

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. He died on October 21, 2015, in

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at the age of 92. In his first two seasons with the Detroit Lions, Mote caught a total of 29 catches for 392 yards and one touchdown. After an unimpressive season in 1949 with four catches and 58 yards, Mote signed with the New York Giants, where he spent the last three years of his career. Across his six seasons in the NFL, Mote caught 52 passes for 754 yards and six touchdowns.

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* 1923 births 2015 deaths American football wide receivers Detroit Lions players New York Giants players Duke Blue Devils football players South Carolina Gamecocks football players Players of American football from Fulton County, Georgia People from Hapeville, Georgia {{widereceiver-1920s-stub