Joe Kelly (1910s outfielder)

Joseph Henry Kelly (September 23, 1886 – August 16, 1977) was an American professional baseball player. He played all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball between 1914 and 1919 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, and Boston Braves, primarily as an outfielder.[1]

Joe Kelly
Outfielder
Born: (1886-09-23)September 23, 1886
Weir City, Kansas
Died: August 16, 1977(1977-08-16) (aged 90)
St. Joseph, Missouri
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 14, 1914, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
May 27, 1919, for the Boston Braves
MLB statistics
Batting average.224
Home runs6
Runs batted in117
Teams

Kelly had an extensive career in minor league baseball, spanning 23 seasons. He began playing professionally in 1908 with the Tulsa Oilers, and played until 1930, which he spent with the Oklahoma City Indians. He spent the last five years of his career as a player-manager.

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