Duluth Kelleys History

The Duluth Kelleys were a professional football team from 1923 until 1927, playing their final season in Duluth, Minnesota.

Duluth Kelleys by the Decades

1920s

The Duluth Kelleys' inaugural season was 1923. During the decade, the Kelleys had a record of 16-20-3 during the regular season and not a single game in the playoffs. They won zero division titles. In 1926, the Kelleys changed their name from the Duluth Kelleys to the Duluth Eskimos.

Duluth Kelleys Head Coaching History

Head Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Ernie Nevers 1927 1-8-0 11.1% 0-0
Dewey Scanlon 1924-1926 11-9-3 54.3% 0-0
Joey Sternaman 1923 4-3-0 57.1% 0-0

Franchise history

Year Record Coaches
1927 Duluth Eskimos
1-8-0 (0-0)
Head Coach:
Ernie Nevers
1926 Duluth Eskimos
6-5-3 (0-0)
Head Coach:
Dewey Scanlon
1925 Duluth Kelleys
0-3-0 (0-0)
Head Coach:
Dewey Scanlon
1924 Duluth Kelleys
5-1-0 (0-0)
Head Coach:
Dewey Scanlon
1923 Duluth Kelleys
4-3-0 (0-0)
Head Coach:
Joey Sternaman

Franchise history guide

Seasons with a championship win Seasons with a conference championship