About Mike Kelly
Lived 1896 – 1968 (aged 72). Mike Kelly was an American baseball player.
Bernard Francis "Mike" Kelly (May 1, 1896 – October 23, 1968) was an American baseball player, coach and manager.
Career Player Kelly made his playing debut in 1916 for St Mary's in the Interstate League. He played one season there before moving in 1917 to the Central League team South Bend/Peoria Benders/Distillers. He again lasted one year before moving to Toledo in the American Association. He played at Toledo until 1920.
Player/manager In 1921, Kelly began his management career at the Spartanburg Pioneers while still a player.
In 1931 Kelly left the White Sox to coach the Newark Bears.
Kelly managed the Jersey City Skeeters in 1933.
In 1934, he moved to the Chicago Cubs where he was a coach.
Between 1936 and 1937, Kelly managed the Syracuse Chiefs.
He later coached with the Boston Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates.
In 1944, he managed the Indianapolis Indians in the American Association.
Scout Between 1948 and 1950, he was a scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mike Kelly?
American baseball player and coach
When was Mike Kelly born?
Mike Kelly was born on 1 May 1896 in Indianapolis.
When did Mike Kelly die?
Mike Kelly died on 23 October 1968.
What was Mike Kelly's occupation?
Mike Kelly was a baseball player.
What nationality was Mike Kelly?
Mike Kelly was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mike Kelly (baseball, born 1896)
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MLA: "Mike Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-kelly-baseball-player-1896/.
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