 According to an article which appeared in the June 29, 1913 edition of the "Chicago Tribune", "Kelly pool was invented by Kelly Mulvaney".The quote is attributed in the article to Hugh E. Keough, a well-known Chicago sportswriter of 31 years.Further information is provided in a November 10, 1916 "Indianapolis Star" obituary for one Calistus Mulvaney, who is listed as having died the preceding day.