Bob Kelly
American football player · basketball player
- August 18, 1940 · Carlsbad
- December 18, 2014
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|Bob Lee Kelly (August 18, 1938 – December 18, 2014) was an American football offensive lineman and defensive lineman in the American Football League (AFL) for the Houston Oilers, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Kelly played college football at New Mexico State University. After his Professional Football career, he coached the Hughes High School football team in Cincinnati for 27 years.
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1.Which of the following descriptions accurately characterizes Bob Lee Kelly's professional career scope?
- A.He played exclusively for Texas teams
- B.He coached for the Kansas City Chiefs
- C.He was a multi-position player in the AFLcorrect
- D.He retired immediately after playing at New Mexico State
Bob Lee Kelly played as both an offensive lineman and a defensive lineman in the AFL.
Source: introductory paragraph
2.Where was the professional football career of Bob Lee Kelly predominantly based according to his team list?
- A.The American Football Leaguecorrect
- B.The collegiate league
- C.The National Football League
- D.The high school league
Bob Lee Kelly was an American football player in the American Football League.
Source: introductory paragraph
3.What is the full name of the athlete described in the biography?
- A.Bob Lee Kellycorrect
- B.Robert L. Kelly
- C.Bobby Lee Kelly
- D.Robert Lee Kelly
The biography identifies the subject as Bob Lee Kelly.
Source: biography header
4.What was the final professional team Bob Lee Kelly played for as listed in the biography?
- A.Kansas City Chiefs
- B.New Mexico State
- C.Cincinnati Bengalscorrect
- D.Houston Oilers
The biography lists the Cincinnati Bengals as one of the teams Bob Lee Kelly played for in the AFL.
Source: introductory paragraph
5.What was the birth date of Bob Lee Kelly?
- A.August 18, 1938correct
- B.December 18, 1938
- C.December 18, 2014
- D.August 18, 1937
Bob Lee Kelly was born on August 18, 1938.
Source: biography header
6.Where did Bob Lee Kelly play his college football?
- A.Kansas State University
- B.University of Houston
- C.University of Cincinnati
- D.New Mexico State Universitycorrect
Bob Lee Kelly played college football at New Mexico State University.
Source: education section
7.In which professional football league did Bob Lee Kelly play?
- A.Canadian Football League
- B.American Football Leaguecorrect
- C.United States Football League
- D.National Football League
Bob Lee Kelly was an American football player in the American Football League.
Source: introductory paragraph
8.For how many years did Bob Lee Kelly coach at Hughes High School?
- A.37 years
- B.17 years
- C.20 years
- D.27 yearscorrect
Bob Lee Kelly coached the Hughes High School football team in Cincinnati for 27 years.
Source: career section
9.Which of the following teams did Bob Lee Kelly play for during his professional career?
- A.Denver Broncos
- B.Oakland Raiders
- C.Houston Oilerscorrect
- D.Dallas Cowboys
Bob Lee Kelly played in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers.
Source: career section
10.What positions did Bob Lee Kelly play during his professional football career?
- A.Quarterback and punter
- B.Linebacker and safety
- C.Offensive lineman and defensive linemancorrect
- D.Wide receiver and cornerback
Bob Lee Kelly was an American football offensive lineman and defensive lineman.
Source: introductory paragraph
11.What was the date of Bob Lee Kelly's death?
- A.December 18, 2014correct
- B.August 18, 1938
- C.December 18, 2013
- D.August 18, 2014
Bob Lee Kelly passed away on December 18, 2014.
Source: biography header
12.In which city is Hughes High School located?
- A.Houston
- B.Kansas City
- C.Las Cruces
- D.Cincinnaticorrect
Bob Lee Kelly coached the Hughes High School football team in Cincinnati.
Source: career section
13.Besides the Houston Oilers, which other team did Bob Lee Kelly play for in the AFL?
- A.Kansas City Chiefscorrect
- B.San Diego Chargers
- C.Buffalo Bills
- D.New England Patriots
Bob Lee Kelly played for the Houston Oilers, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Source: career section
14.Which professional team did Bob Lee Kelly play for in addition to the Oilers and the Chiefs?
- A.Cincinnati Bengalscorrect
- B.New York Jets
- C.Miami Dolphins
- D.Tennessee Titans
Bob Lee Kelly played for the Houston Oilers, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Source: introductory paragraph
15.Bob Lee Kelly was associated with which high school football program?
- A.New Mexico High
- B.Cincinnati High
- C.Hughes High Schoolcorrect
- D.Oilers High School
Bob Lee Kelly served as the coach for the Hughes High School football team.
Source: career section
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