Circa 1919-20 New York Giants HOFer George Kelly Baseball Card Image Original TYPE I Photo Baseball Autographs Cincinnati Royals

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Circa 1919-20 New York Giants HOFer George Kelly Baseball Card Image Original TYPE I Photo Baseball Autographs Cincinnati RoyalsKnown as "High Pockets" for his lanky 6 foot 4 frame, George Kelly was the cornerstone first baseman of John McGraw's dominant New York Giants teams of the early 1920s. A two time World Series champion in 1921 and 1922, Kelly batted . 297 lifetime with 1,020 RBI and twice led the National League in that category. Praised by Frankie Frisch as the finest first baseman he ever saw, Kelly was renowned for his powerful arm, sure glove, and clutch hitting.