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John Brendan Kelly Sr. (October 4, 1889 – June 20, 1960) was an American triple Olympic champion, the first in the sport of rowing. The Philadelphia-based Kelly also was a multimillionaire in the bricklaying and construction industry.
May 23, 2017 · John Brendan Kelly Sr. or better known as Jack Kelly, was the father of the actress and Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly, and John B. Kelly Jr., as well as an accomplished rower. He became very famous as one of the most accomplished American rowers in the history of the sport of rowing.
The story of Jack Kelly, Sr., and his long quest for international recognition in rowing is a colorful legend that has been passed along so many times in the sports world that it has become, like his statue, somewhat larger than life.
Aug 24, 2023 · John “Jack” B. Kelly, Sr. is considered one of the best scullers in U.S. history. Kelly dominated sculling competitions, winning the world championship in singles and doubles, the Olympics in singles and doubles, along with numerous national titles.
John Brendan Sr. KELLY. Team United States of America. Rowing. Year of Birth 1890. Biography. Jack Kelly is probably the greatest sculler the United States has ever produced. He began rowing with the Chamonix and Montrose Boat Clubs of Philadelphia, but in 1909 he joined the Vesper Boat Club.
John Brendan (known as “Jack”) Kelly Sr achieved a unique feat on the Willebroeck Canal in Brussels in 1920 during the Games of the VII Olympiad: In half an hour, he took first place in the single sculls, and then first place again in the double sculls with his cousin, Paul Costello.
May 10, 1971 · Jack Sr. was an accomplished all-round athlete—boxer, swimmer, squash player—but as a rower he could not be improved upon. He could, however, be offended. He went to England in...
