King Kelly

Baseball Player

Birthday December 31, 1857

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Nov 8, 1894 (36)

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About

Former MLB catcher, outfielder, and manager, playing from 1878 to 1893.

Before Fame

He began his professional baseball career in 1878 with the Cincinnati Reds.

Trivia

He won 2 National League batting titles in 1884 and 1886.

Family Life

He was the son of Catherine and Michael Kelly Sr.

Associated With

He played baseball in the same era as hall-of-famer Cap Anson.