| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 16, 1918 |
| Died | August 21, 1999 (aged 81) |
| Playing career | |
| 1938–1940 | Cornell |
| Position(s) | End |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1946–1949 | Cornell (assistant) |
| 1950 | Yale (line) |
| 1951–1958 | Brown |
| 1959–1961 | Colgate |
| 1963–1970 | Hobart |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 60–98–5 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
Alva E. Kelley (June 16, 1918 – August 21, 1999) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Brown University (1951–1958), Colgate University (1959–1961), and Hobart College (1963–1970), compiling a career college football record of 60–98–5.