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CHICAGO (AP) — San Francisco 49ers coach Chip Kelly's father has died.
Kelly coached the team against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, just two days after his dad Paul passed away.
"Chip has our continued support as he mourns the passing of his father," Baalke said.
Paul Kelly, a retired attorney, was a member of the New Hampshire bar from 1960 to 2000.
Team spokesman Bob Lange confirmed Chip Kelly flew to New Hampshire late Friday after learning of his father's death,Wholesale NFL Jerseys. He returned in time for meetings on Saturday evening and coached the team in Sunday's 26-6 loss at Soldier Field,Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic.
Kelly was on his way back east after the game to be with his family, including his mother Jean, who did not want him to miss the game. Kelly told CSNBayArea.com,Wholesale NFL Jerseys China, "My mom wanted me to coach."
In a 2009 story about Chip, The Oregonian described Paul Kelly as "cerebral, successful and competitive." He was a fixture at his son's sports practices who emphasized "Deeds,NFL Jerseys Wholesale, not words" to his children.
General manager Trent Baalke issued a statement saying Kelly will take some time off before rejoining the team this week.