Ken Keltner
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Kenneth Frederick Keltner (Butch)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 190 lb.
- Debut October 2, 1937
- Final Game May 25, 1950
- Born October 31, 1916 in Milwaukee, WI USA
- Died December 12, 1991 in New Berlin, WI USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Ken Keltner helped in the ending of Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak in 1941. Playing third base for the Cleveland Indians, Keltner made two backhanded plays that would have been hits had he not caught them.
He was a truck driver when discovered playing softball in 1936 by the Milwaukee Brewers. He became quite prominent in the majors as a third baseman, being named as an All-Star seven times in a thirteen year career.
Keltner entered the Navy in March 1945 and was released in March 1946.
His 3-run home run off Denny Galehouse was the turning point in Indians 8-3 win in tie-breaker playoff game vs. Red Sox in 1948.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 7-time AL All-Star (1940-1944, 1946 & 1948)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 3 (1938, 1941 & 1948)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1948)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 2 (1938 & 1948)
- Won a World Series with the Cleveland Indians in 1948
