Walt Kellner
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Walter Joseph Kellner
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 200 lb.
- School University of Arizona
- Debut September 6, 1952
- Final Game September 11, 1953
- Born April 26, 1929 in Tucson, AZ USA
- Died June 19, 2006
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Named after Hall of Famer Walter Johnson, pitcher Walt Kellner played parts of two seasons in the majors with the Philadelphia Athletics. With the Athletics, he was a teammate of his brother, pitcher Alex Kellner.
In addition to his brother, several other members of Kellner's family played baseball. His father, John "Pop" Kellner, played in the minors, as did his son, Frank Kellner. Walt's other son, Joe Kellner, played college ball for the University of Arizona.
