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Harry Kelley

1906 – 1958

American baseball player

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Lived 1906 – 1958 (aged 52). Harry Kelley was an American baseball player.

Harry Leroy Kelley (February 13, 1906 – March 23, 1958) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1925 to 1926 and again from 1936 to 1939 for the Washington Senators and Philadelphia Athletics. In between, he pitched mainly for the Memphis Chicks of the Southern Association.

A native of Parkin, Arkansas, he died of a long illness on March 23, 1958. He had spent time at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee followed by 17 weeks of bedrest at home. His funeral was held at the Methodist Church in Parkin on March 25 and his burial was at Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne, Arkansas.

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Harry Leroy Kelley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Kelley?

American baseball player (1906–1958)

When was Harry Kelley born?

Harry Kelley was born on 13 February 1906 in Parkin.

When did Harry Kelley die?

Harry Kelley died on 23 March 1958 in Parkin.

What was Harry Kelley's occupation?

Harry Kelley was a baseball player.

What nationality was Harry Kelley?

Harry Kelley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Kelley

· Wikidata: Q5670208

· DBpedia: Harry Kelley (baseball)

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