George Kelly
Name Note : Name presented as High Pockets Kelly in some sources
Positions:
First Baseman, Second Baseman and Outfielder
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-4 , 190lb (193cm, 86kg)
Born:
September 10 , 1895
in San Francisco, CA
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Died:
October 13 , 1984
in Burlingame, CA
Buried :
Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA
Debut:
August 18, 1915
(Age 19-342d,
4,384th in major league history)
vs. CIN 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
July 26, 1932
(Age 36-320d)
vs. STL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame : Inducted as Player in 1973.
(Voted by Veteran's Committee)
View George Kelly's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1916 season
Full Name: George Lange Kelly
Nicknames:
High Pockets
View Player Info
from the B-R Bullpen
View Player Bio
from the SABR BioProject
Relatives : Brother of Ren Kelly ; Cousin of Rich Chiles ; Nephew of Bill Lange
More bio, uniform, draft, salary info
1916 Fielding Game Log (as 1B)