Gary Kelly played his entire professional career with Leeds United. He was at Elland Road for 16 years after first coming over from Home Farm 22 years ago in July 1991. His distinguished tour of duty featured 531 appearances for the Whites, making him the eighth highest-ever club appearance maker. He is sandwiched between fellow Irishman and Home Farm product Johnny Giles, in ninth place with 523 appearances and Eddie Gray, who played 561 times for the Whites. That Kelly managed that feat after coming to the club as an aspiring young striker, before being converted to a right-back of some repute, is tribute to his sheer professionalism and dedication and above all dependability. Enjoy these rarely-seen photos of a Leeds United one club wonder. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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Gary Kelly leaves Manchester United striker Andy Cole in his wake during the Premier League clash at Old Trafford in April 1995. The game finished goalless. Photo: Getty
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Gary Kelly challenges Derby County's Chris Powell during the Premier League clash at Elland Road in January 1997. The game ended goalless. Photo: Getty
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Gary Kelly rises high to clear the ball under pressure from Middlesbrough striker Mikkel Beck during the Premier League clash at Elland Road in May 1997. The game finished 1-1. Photo: Getty
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Gary Kelly gets the better of Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes during the Premier League clash at Elland Road in September 1997. Leeds won 1-0. Photo: Getty
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Gary Kelly celebrates during the pre-season tournament clash against Lazio in Dublin in July 1998. The Whites on penalties after the game finished 1-1. Photo: Getty
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Gary Kelly in a duel with Sheffield Wednesday striker Mark Pembridge during the Premier League clash at Elland Road in January 1998. The Whites lost 2-1. Photo: Justin Lloyd