The father of San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kelly died Friday night, Kelly confirmed after Sunday's 26-6 loss to the Chicago Bears. Paul Kelly, a retired trial lawyer from New Hampshire, practiced law for more than 40 years. Chip Kelly flew to New Hampshire late Friday night after hearing the news and the team was making plans for him to return there after Sunday's game to be with his mother, Jean.
Chip Kelly's father died Friday, but his mom wanted him to coach 49ers on Sunday
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Chip Kelly will take some time to be with his family following father's death
By Site Staff
Dec 4, 2016
San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke released the following statement on Sunday regarding head coach Chip Kelly, whose father, Paul Kelly, passed away on Friday night.
"The thoughts and prayers of the entire San Francisco 49ers organization are with Chip and his...
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