George Kelly

George Lange Kelly (September 10, 1895 – October 13, 1984), nicknamed "Long George" and "High Pockets," was an American professional baseball first baseman. He threw and batted right-handed and was listed at a lanky 6 feet 4 inches and 190 pounds, the source of his nicknames. Kelly began his professional career with the Victoria Bees of the Class-B Northwestern League in 1914 and 1915. During the 1915 season, the New York Giants purchased him from Victoria for $1,200.

Kelly played most of his Major League Baseball career for the Giants, appearing with them from 1915 to 1917 and again from 1919 to 1926. He also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1917, the Cincinnati Reds from 1927 to 1930, the Chicago Cubs in 1930, and the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1932. He was a two-time World Series champion, winning in 1921 and 1922. Kelly led the National League in home runs once, in 1921, and in runs batted in twice, in 1920 and 1924.

He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1973. His selection is regarded as controversial, as many believe he was undeserving of the recognition and was elected only because the committee consisted of his former teammates.