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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 Kelly, also known as Jack Kelly, was a bricklayer, a football player, and a three-time Olympic gold medalist in rowing. He was the father of actress Grace Kelly and the grandfather of Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Hall Of Fame Bio. 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.
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.
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.
John Brendan Sr. KELLY. 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.
Jack Kelly, Sr. was a legendary American sculler who won three gold medals at the 1920 and 1924 Olympics. He was also a successful contractor and the father of Grace Kelly, the actress and princess.
