Bill Kelly
William Henry Kelly "Big Bill"
Born: December 28, 1898
Syracuse, NY US
Deceased: April 8, 1990
Syracuse, NY US
Coaching Career: 1922-1954
Bill Kelly compiled a record of 726 wins and 838 losses in his managing career with the Port Huron-Sarnia Saints, Elizabethton Betsy Cubs, Davenport Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, Springfield Cubs and Joplin Cardinals. He began managing during the 1922 season and last managed during the 1954 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | MML | B | Port Huron-Sarnia Saints | 132 | 67 | 65 | .508 | |
| 1945 | AL | D | Elizabethton Betsy Cubs | 106 | 38 | 68 | .358 | |
| 1946 | IIIL | B | Davenport Cubs | 120 | 76 | 44 | .633 | |
| 1947 | PCL | AAA | Los Angeles Angels | 186 | 105 | 81 | .565 | |
| 1948 | PCL | AAA | Los Angeles Angels | 188 | 102 | 86 | .543 | |
| 1949 | PCL | AAA | Los Angeles Angels | 187 | 74 | 113 | .396 | |
| 1950 | PCL | AAA | Los Angeles Angels | 200 | 86 | 114 | .430 | |
| 1951 | IL | AAA | Springfield Cubs | 153 | 63 | 90 | .412 | |
| 1952 | IL | AAA | Springfield Cubs | 153 | 65 | 88 | .425 | |
| 1954 | WA | C | Joplin Cardinals | 139 | 50 | 89 | .360 | |
| Totals | 1564 | 726 | 838 | .464 |
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