Emmett Kelly The Clown

Yardbarker: This Day In Dodgers History: Famed Clown Emmett Kelly Not Re-Signed As Mascot

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This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw the team part ways with Emmett Kelly, the famed clown who had been hired by owner Walter O’Malley in 1957 to work as their mascot. Kelly’s contract was not ...

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This Day In Dodgers History: Famed Clown Emmett Kelly Not Re-Signed As Mascot

Plans are progressing for the annual Emmett Kelly Sr. Clown Festival on April 25 in Houston. The day honors the late clown who went on to international fame in the circus, television and movies. It ...

Thousands of people are expected Saturday, April 25, for Emmett Kelly Day in Houston, a statewide celebration of the world-famous clown whose career spanned the circus world, television and movies.

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Houston will celebrate today with the annual Emmett Kelly Clown Festival. The event is sponsored by the City of Houston and coordinated by Brenda Senter, a local resident. From 9:30 to 11 a.m., Kirk ...

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Joplin Globe: Bill Caldwell: Emmett Kelly, of Sedan, Kansas, touted as 'greatest clown on earth'

Bill Caldwell: Emmett Kelly, of Sedan, Kansas, touted as 'greatest clown on earth'

The 2025 record price for Emmett Kelly was for A Painting of 'The Sad Clown', with a Signature The 2024 record price for Emmett Kelly was for Vintage Emmett Kelly Jr. Sad Hobo Bust Sculpture The 2023 ...

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Sarasota Magazine: Photo: Renowned Clown Emmett Kelly as 'Weary Willie,' Circa 1955

This week, we're looking back at famous clown Emmett Kelly, who created the character "Weary Willie" based on the look of hobos during the Great Depression. Kelly asked friend and photographer Joseph ...