Charles Kell Explained

Charles Kell
Fullname:Charles Joseph Kell
Birth Date:12 April 1905
Birth Place:Ashfield, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Earlwood, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:Newtown
Year1start:1920
Year1end:1928
Appearances1:85
Tries1:14
Goals1:3
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:48
Updated:11 February 2019
Source:[1]

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

Playing career

Charles 'Chick' Kell was a Newtown half-back that played nine season for the club between 1920 and 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 halfback 'Micky' O'Connor, as "the smallest player in first grade league football."[2] After captaining the Newtown club on numerous occasions during his long career, 'Chick' Kell retired after the 1928 season due to injuries.[3]

Charles 'Chicka' Kell died on 28 September 1964, aged 59.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: C Kell - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Evening News, Sydney. (page 3) "Kell's Ups-and-Downs". 18/8/1927
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995.
  4. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 30/9/1964