W. Webber Kelly | |
|---|---|
 Webber circa 1930s | |
| Born | December 7, 1875 |
| Died | August 3, 1951 (aged 75) Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Known for | President, Green Bay Packers |
| President of the Green Bay Packers | |
| In office 1929–1929 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Evrard |
| Succeeded by | Lee Joannes |
W. Webber Kelly (December 7, 1875 – August 3, 1951), born William Webber Kelly, was a prominent medical doctor in the state of Wisconsin known for being the third president of the Green Bay Football Corporation, the non-profit organization that owns the Green Bay Packers (now known as Green Bay Packers, Inc.). Kelly was a practicing physician in Green Bay, Wisconsin, for almost 50 years and a respected civic leader. During his one year as president of the Packers for the 1929 season, the team went 12–0–1 and won its first NFL Championship. Kelly was identified as part of The Hungry Five, a group of Green Bay businessmen who were instrumental in guiding the Packers through multiple financially challenging periods. In addition to his presidency, Kelly served as the team physician from 1921 to 1943 and as a member of the Packers' board of directors from 1923 to 1949. After a falling out with Packers co-founder, head coach, and general manager Curly Lambeau, Kelly resigned from the Board in 1949. Two years later he died of a heart attack at the age of 75. In recognition of his contributions, Kelly was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1994.