Mickey Kelly

Mickey Kelly

Michael "Mickey" Kelly (24 September 1929 – 26 October 2011) was an Irish hurler who played as a left wing-forward for the Kilkenny senior team from 1952 until 1960.

Kelly made his first appearance for the team during the 1952 championship and became a regular player over the next decade. During that time he won one All-Ireland winner's medal and three Leinster winner's medals. He captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland title in 1957.

At club level Kelly enjoyed a successful career with Bennettsbridge, winning seven county club championship winners' medals.

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