Tom Kelly (baseball)

Tom Kelly
Kelly in 1987
First baseman / Manager
Born: (1950-08-15) August 15, 1950 (age 73) Graceville, Minnesota, U.S.
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 11, 1975, for the Minnesota Twins
Last MLB appearance
July 11, 1975, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
Batting average	.181
Home runs	1
Runs batted in	11
Managerial record	1,140–1,244
Winning %	.478
Teams
As player Minnesota Twins (1975) As manager Minnesota Twins (1986–2001) As coach Minnesota Twins (1983–1986)
Career highlights and awards
2× World Series champion (1987, 1991) AL Manager of the Year (1991) Minnesota Twins No. 10 retired Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame

Jay Thomas Kelly (born August 15, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player, coach and manager. As the manager of the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball over 16 seasons from mid-September 1986 through 2001, he won two World Series championships. Currently, he serves as a special assistant to the general manager for the Twins.

Kelly was born in Graceville, Minnesota, and grew up in Sayreville, New Jersey, attending St. Mary's High School in nearby South Amboy.^[1]