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Michael Joseph "King" Kelly (December 31, 1857 – November 8, 1894), also commonly known as "$10,000 Kelly", was an American outfielder, catcher, and manager in various professional American baseball leagues including the National League, International Association, Players' League, and the American Association.
Dec 31, 2010 · King Kelly. Positions: Rightfielder, Catcher and Third Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 5-10, 170lb (178cm, 77kg) Born: December 31, 1857 in Troy, NY us. Died: November 8, 1894 in Boston, MA. Buried: Mount Hope Cemetery, Boston, MA. Debut: May 1, 1878 (Age 20-121d, 374th in major league history) Last Game: September 2, 1893 (Age 35-245d)
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Apr 16, 2012 · Learn about Mike "King" Kelly, the first baseball star and matinee idol, who played for several teams in the 1870s and 1880s. Find out his biography, achievements, controversies, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
King Kelly was a star player and a popular attraction in the late 1870s and 1880s. He played for several teams, won eight pennants, and led the league in batting, runs, and stolen bases multiple times.
King Kelly. Position: Manager. Born: December 31, 1857 in Troy, NY. Died: November 8, 1894 in Boston, MA. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1945. (Voted by Old Timers Committee) No induction ceremony in Cooperstown held (until 2013). Full Name: Michael Joseph Kelly. View Player Info from the B-R Bullpen.
Feb 14, 2024 · King Kelly was an iconic 19th Century ballplayer who played all nine positions and had an Adjusted OPS of 138. He led the league in batting twice. Kelly did most of his catching toward the end of his career.
King Kelly, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Thursday, December 31, 1857, in Troy, New York. Kelly was 20 years old when he broke into the major leagues on May 1, 1878, with the Cincinnati Reds. King Kelly stats, height, weight, career totals, schools, positions, and more historical research are in the Baseball Almanac.
