J. Bob Kelly

John Robert Kelly (born June 6, 1946) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who appeared in 425 games in the National Hockey League between 1973 and 1979. Over the course of his NHL career he played for the St. Louis Blues, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Chicago Black Hawks. Although official NHL records list him as Bob Kelly, he was commonly known during his playing career as J. Bob Kelly, a distinction adopted to differentiate him from the Bob Kelly who played primarily with the Philadelphia Flyers during the same era. Known for his size, strength, and toughness, Kelly was nicknamed "Battleship" during his playing days.