Bob Kelly (baseball)
Encyclopedia
Robert Edward Kelly is an American
former Major League Baseball
pitcher
who played for four seasons for the Chicago Cubs
from 1951 to 1953, the Cinacinnati Redlegs
in 1953 and 1958, and the Cleveland Indians
in 1958. Kelly led East Cleveland
Shaw High School
to a state title in 1944. He had a 7-2 record in 13 games with 75 strikeouts.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
former Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who played for four seasons for the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
from 1951 to 1953, the Cinacinnati Redlegs
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in 1953 and 1958, and the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
in 1958. Kelly led East Cleveland
East Cleveland
East Cleveland is the name of the following places:*In the United States of America:**East Cleveland, Ohio**East Cleveland, Tennessee*In the United Kingdom:**East Cleveland, UK...
Shaw High School
Shaw High School
Shaw High School is a public high school located in East Cleveland, Ohio, United States; it is the only high school in the East Cleveland School District. The current Shaw facility was constructed around 2007...
to a state title in 1944. He had a 7-2 record in 13 games with 75 strikeouts.