George Kelb

George Francis Kelb
(Pugger or Lefty)

• Bats Left, Throws Left

• Debut April 17, 1898
• Final Game June 24, 1898
• Born July 17, 1870 in Toledo, OH USA
• Died October 20, 1936 in Toledo, OH USA

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Biographical Information

George Kelb played for the 1898 Cleveland Spiders. In 1896-97 he had played for the Toledo Mud Hens as part of pennant-winning teams. He also played professional baseball at other towns in Ohio, in London, Ontario, and in Charleston, Shreveport, Monroe, Beaumont, and Natchez.

After baseball he served as engineer of the Ash-Consaul Bridge.

His obituary in the Toledo Blade mentioned the nickname "Pugger" but did not explain it.

Main source: George Kelb obituary.