Bill Kelly (kellybi03)
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William Henry Kelly (Big Bill)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 190 lb.
- Debut September 6, 1920
- Final Game May 12, 1928
- Born December 28, 1898 in Syracuse, NY USA
- Died April 8, 1990 in Syracuse, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
- RBI Titles
- 1924 International League 155, also led league with 28 HR
- 1925 International League 125
- 1926 International League 151, also led league with 44 HR
- Umpired in the minor leagues from 1932 to 1941.
- Managed in the minor leagues from 1945 to 1954.
- Scouted for the Chicago Cubs (1953, 1955-1957), Philadelphia Phillies (1958-1960), and New York Mets (1961-1974).
- Elected to the International League Hall of Fame in 1954.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Elizabethton Betsy Cubs | Appalachian League | 38-68 | 4th | Chicago Cubs | Lost in 1st round |
| 1946 | Davenport Cubs | Three-I League | 76-44 | 1st (t) | Chicago Cubs | Lost in 1st round |
| 1947 | Los Angeles Angels | Pacific Coast League | 106-81 | 1st | Chicago Cubs | League Champs |
| 1948 | Los Angeles Angels | Pacific Coast League | 102-86 | 3rd | Chicago Cubs | Lost in 1st round |
| 1949 | Los Angeles Angels | Pacific Coast League | 74-113 | 8th | Chicago Cubs | |
| 1950 | Los Angeles Angels | Pacific Coast League | 86-114 | 7th | Chicago Cubs | |
| 1951 | Springfield Cubs | International League | 63-90 | 8th | Chicago Cubs | |
| 1952 | Springfield Cubs | International League | 65-88 | 8th | Chicago Cubs | |
| 1954 | Joplin Cardinals | Western Association | 50-89 | 7th | St. Louis Cardinals |
