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Jack Kelly, Sr. - Glasgow, Scotland, Soccer Team

Early 1900's

Soccer has been a family institution in the Kelly family for generations. Later incorporating the first organized soccer club in SW Washington/Oregon, the Longview Timber Barons gave inspiration to the eventual MLS Soccer Team, the Portland Timbers!

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