Another case of mistaken identity..B18 Kelley

[Vintagecatcher]

So who is the player displayed in the 1914 B18 set named Kelley, who played for Pittsburgh?

Lets look at the facts!

I've heard people identify the player as former catcher, Billy Kelly, Marty O'Toole's battery mate.

This B18 doesn't show a catcher. The player is clearly wearing a much smaller first basemen's mitt. In addition, Billy Kelly last year with Pittsburgh was 1912.

In 1914, there was no one with the last name Kelley on the 1914 Pirates, but there was three players named Kelly!

The trio included: pitcher Herb Kelly, right fielder Jim Kelly, and first year player and outfielder Joe Kelly.

So my theory is the player shown on the 1914 B18 is HOF first baseman Joe Kelley! (Note the prominent ears and the cleft chin.)

HOFer Joe Kelley's image was used instead of first year Pirates outfielder Joe Kelly! The first baseman's glove and incorrect spelling are the keys!

Patrick