Charles Kell

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

Charles Kell
Charles 'Chicka' Kell 1923
Personal information
Full nameCharles Joseph Kell
Born(1905-04-12)12 April 1905
Ashfield, New South Wales, Australia
Died28 September 1964(1964-09-28) (aged 59)
Earlwood, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionHalfback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1920–1928 Newtown 85 14 3 0 48
Source: [1]

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]

References
  1. "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. (ISBN 1875169571)
  4. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 30/9/1964
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