About Win Kellum
Lived 1876 – 1951 (aged 75). Win Kellum was an American baseball player.
Winford Ansley Kellum (April 11, 1876 – August 10, 1951) was a Canadian starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between and for the Boston Americans, Cincinnati Reds (1904) and St. Louis Cardinals (1905). Listed at 5'10", 190 lb., Kellum was a switch-hitter and threw left-handed.
Optimistically nicknamed "Win", Kellum became the first Opening Day starting pitcher in the Boston American League franchise's history, as they lost to the host Baltimore Orioles, 10–6, at Oriole Park (April 26, 1901). He went 2–3 with a 6.38 ERA for the rest of the season.
Kellum rebounded in 1902, going 25–10 with the minor league Indianapolis Indians, champions of the newly formed American Association. After the regular season, he pitched with barnstormers largely made up of Cincinnati National League team. After that, he enjoyed his best season in the majors with the 1904 Reds, going 15–10 while recording career-highs in ERA (2.60), complete games (22) and innings (224). He also pitched for the Cardinals in 1905, his last major league season, and went 3–3 with a 2.92 ERA.
In a three-season career, Kellum posted a 20–16 record with a 3.01 ERA in 48 appearances, including 37 starts, 32 complete games, two shutouts, two saves, 97 strikeouts, 63 walks, and of work.
Kellum died in Big Rapids, Michigan at the age of 75.
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Who was Win Kellum?
Canadian baseball player (1876-1951)
When was Win Kellum born?
Win Kellum was born on 11 April 1876 in Waterford.
When did Win Kellum die?
Win Kellum died on 10 August 1951 in Big Rapids.
What was Win Kellum's occupation?
Win Kellum was a baseball player.
What nationality was Win Kellum?
Win Kellum was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Win Kellum. https://biography.guide/win-kellum/
MLA: "Win Kellum." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/win-kellum/.
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