“They called him ‘High Pockets,’ but George Kelly was more than just a colorful appellation.” – The Associated Press, 1973
A gangly 6-foot-4 infielder, George “High Pockets” Kelly reached the major leagues at 19 with the New York Giants in 1915. He established himself as a regular in the lineup by 1920, when he tied Rogers Hornsby for the National League lead with 94 RBI.
