Hall of Fame
Charles R. Kelly, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, attended Northeast High School and matriculated to Morgan State University in 1951 and participated on the swimming team from 1953 to 1955.
Charles Kelly was one of the first members of the Morgan State University swimming team, the “Morgan Natatores.” During the first two years of competition, during which the Morgan Natatores were undefeated, Charles “Jelly Bellie” Kelly swam the 50 yard and 100 yard races, and served as lead off for the 400 yard relay team. During the championship meet, Kelly swam the 50 yard and 100 yard events, making the semi-finals which helped Morgan State to score enough points to win. To add to his contributions, Kelly swam the lead-off leg of the 400 yard relay which ultimately decided the winner of the championship meet.
In June 1955, Mr. Kelly was commissioned into the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant and retired in 1975 after obtaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Since the completion of his college studies, Mr. Kelly has been active in Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Deceased.
