Not to be confused with the Twins' WS winning skipper....whose last name is spelled Kelly….a two tailed career with 4 year separation between MLB stints....a pitcher in the 60’s with Cleveland....called up based on a domineering 16-3 record in the PCL but once he arrived his work was insignificant and sparse over the course of four seasons....1st half line was 6 wins and 9 losses....after 1966, bounced around the minors hampered in a morass of injuries and being placed on an inactive list....released by Cleveland and signed by the Braves as a free agent .....While was still in the bush loop in 1970, Kelley did impress at a short time in AA level....Given a shot in 71, responded by being victorious in 9 games and starting 20.....his ERA of 2.85 was a personal best....stayed with the Braves in 1972 but lost effectiveness as a starter....dropped to bullpen mop up work...returned to minors for most of career which ended in 1977.....Passed away in 2015
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