Billy Kelly
American Major League Baseball player
About Billy Kelly
Lived 1886 – 1940 (aged 54). Billy Kelly was an American baseball player and association football player.
William Joseph Kelly (May 1, 1886 – June 3, 1940) was an American professional baseball player. He played in parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates from through . He also managed the minor league Port Huron Saints in 1922. Kelly was born in Baltimore, Maryland and died of lung cancer in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 54.
In a brief 4 year, 104 game major league career, Kelly compiled a .290 batting average with 32 runs, 1 home run and 21 RBI.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Kelly?
American Major League Baseball player (1886-1940)
When was Billy Kelly born?
Billy Kelly was born on 1 May 1886 in Baltimore.
When did Billy Kelly die?
Billy Kelly died on 3 June 1940 in Detroit.
What was Billy Kelly's occupation?
Billy Kelly was a baseball player and association football player.
What nationality was Billy Kelly?
Billy Kelly was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Kelly (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Kelly. https://biography.guide/billy-kelly/
MLA: "Billy Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-kelly/.
Chicago: "Billy Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-kelly/.
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