Tom Kelly

Tom Kelly
Birthdate 08/15/1950
Death Date
Debut Year 1986
Year of Induction
Teams Twins
Position Manager

Tom Kelly guided the Twins to the World Series in ’87 & ’91. Only 23 managers have won more than one World Series title, 14 are in the Hall.

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Tom Kelly played 13 professional seasons before becoming the Twins manager

Tom Kelly played 13 professional seasons before becoming the Twins manager

Before becoming manager of the Twins, Tom Kelly was trying to make it as a first baseman or corner outfielder. In the collection are two checks from Kelly’s playing days. Notice the checks are made out to “Jay” Kelly, a nod to his legal first name instead of his more familiar
Most skippers with two Fall Classic triumphs are in the Hall of Fame

Most skippers with two Fall Classic triumphs are in the Hall of Fame

On the reserve of each check is the unusual Kelly signature bearing his legal first name, “Jay”. Kelly managed the Minnesota team for sixteen seasons, winning the World Series in both 1987 and 1991. There have only been 24 men have managed more than one World Series title and most are in
From 1987-1992 Kelly managed the Twins to three 90-win campaigns and two World Series titles

From 1987-1992 Kelly managed the Twins to three 90-win campaigns and two World Series titles

Tom Kelly enjoyed his greatest success as Twins manager during his first six full seasons with the club. After piloting the team to a 12-11 record over the final 23 games of 1986, Kelly got the full-time job in ’87. The team found immediate success, winning its first title in Minnesota, and th
Tom Kelly has the most wins in Twins history and is second on the franchise list

Tom Kelly has the most wins in Twins history and is second on the franchise list

Tom Kelly’s 16-year run as the manager of the Minnesota Twins resulted in two World Series titles and 1,140 regular-season victories. Kelly stands atop the Twins list for managerial wins and second in franchise history. Before the team moved to Minnesota, the Washington Senators were an origin

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