Highlights: Tom Kelly managed the Minnesota Twins from 1986 - 2001 and led the team to World Series titles in 1987 and 1991. The team retired his jersey #10 and he's a member of the Twins Hall of Fame.
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Tom Kelly served as manager of the Minnesota Twins from for 16 years from 1986-2001 and led the team to two World Series titles in 1987 and 1991. In 1987, the Twins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the Fall Classic, 4-3, behind the strong pitching of MVP Frank Viola. In 1991, the Twins prevailed over the Atlanta Braves, 4-3, in a series that saw Kirby Puckett hit a dramatic walk-off home run in the 11th inning of Game 6 to force a Game 7 and MVP Jack Morris throw a complete Game 7. Kelly was named the American League Manager of the Year in 1991. He’s a member of the Twins Hall of Fame and the team retired his jersey #10 in 2012. In total for his managing career, Kelly compiled a 1140-1244 record.
Prior to taking over the managerial duties for the Twins, Kelly managed in the Twins minor league farm system and served as a coach for the big-league club. As a player, Kelly made his MLB debut for Minnesota on May 11, 1975 and competed in 49 games that season. After spending the next couple of seasons in the minor leagues in both the Baltimore Orioles and Twins systems, he retired from playing after the 1978 season. Kelly was born on August 15, 1950 in Graceville, Minnesota.
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