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	Tom Kelly (baseball) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Jay Thomas Kelly (born August 15, 1950 in Graceville, Minnesota) is the former manager of the Minnesota Twins baseball team from 1986 to 2001.
		Kelly was succeeded as manager of the Twins by Ron Gardenhire.
		After a 63-year drought, Tom Kelly's even-keel leadership had won the Twins their second World Championship (the first coming in 1924 as the Washington Senators, with legendary skipper Bucky Harris at the helm).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tom_Kelly_(baseball) (465 words)

	MPR: Kelly retires as manager of Twins
		Tom Kelly says he made the decision to end his tenure as the longest active coach or manager in professional sports about two weeks ago when the Twins were battling for second place with the Chicago White Sox.
		Kelly, 51, wouldn't elaborate fully on why he made his decision, saying some of his reasons were personal.
		Kelly says he didn't mention his decision to any of the players, for fear they would leak it to the press, or his coaches, many of whom he considers his best friends.
	news.minnesota.publicradio.org /features/200110/12_scheckt_kelly/index.shtml (923 words)

	City Pages - THE LAST WORKING STIFF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Kelly often tries to help them by bluntly defining their limitations; he firmly believes that response to failure and adversity is a reliable test of character.
		Kelly says that he probably wouldn't be in the majors at all if the caliber of pitching wasn't so diluted; yet he fought to keep Hale as on the roster this year in the highly specialized pinch-hitter's role.
		Kelly's job at the stables was at a track for trotters, and he became enamored with the graceful, even pace of their gait, much as he favors a steady, even keel in the emotional rhythms of his ballclub.
	www.citypages.com /databank/17/819/article2870.asp (4452 words)

	UND Celebration Speakers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Dr. Tom Kelly is in his sixth year as an associate athletic director at Notre Dame after serving as an assistant athletic director since 1983.
		Kelly's responsibilities include facilities and game management and overseeing the extensive RecSports program, which continues to experience expanding programs in fitness, classes, clinics, special events and informal recreation, as well as the intramural and club sport programs.
		Kelly received his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan, earned master's degrees from both Penn State and Notre Dame- and also holds a doctorate in educational administration from Notre Dame.
	alumni.nd.edu /clubs/kellyt.html (248 words)

	Kelly step downs as manager (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Tom Kelly, who led the Twins to two World Series titles but also had a losing record over 15-plus seasons, today resigned as manager.
		Kelly made his announcement at a news conference at the Metrodome.
		Kelly's one-year contract expired following the end of the regular season, one in which the Twins finished 85-77 for their first winning season since 1992.
	www.startribune.com /stories/503/753085.html (380 words)

	MLB.com: A Tribute to Tom Kelly
		Kelly made the announcement at a Friday afternoon press conference at the Metrodome.
		Tom was a master of that and the results certainly show that he knew how to handle ballplayers."
		Kelly is leaving with the personal satisfaction that enthusiasm for Twins baseball has returned with the good play during his final season.
	www.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/mlb/events/mlb_kelly.jsp (1012 words)

	The Best Manager in Baseball \| The BASEBALL Page
		Kelly, who never, ever cared what anyone else thought, finally sent Walker packing, and the only thing he got in return was peace of mind.
		The Twins are still young, but now they are pretty damn good, and Tom Kelly (who retired last season) deserves much of the credit for piloting the team into what could be a new golden-age.
		Meanwhile, Tom Kelly was able to compete (often) with, comparatively, a bunch of cast-offs and minor leaguers.
	www.thebaseballpage.com /columns/robinson/020301.htm (1699 words)

	Baseball Prospectus \| Articles \| AL Central Notebook
		I think Tom Kelly is getting a bad rap for his dealings with young players from malcontent underachievers like Todd Walker.
		Kelly's major challenge as a manager is going to start next spring, as the first of the Twins' crop of good young outfielders comes up.
		Tom Kelly is kind of a litmus test: he's easy to pick on because he barely takes the time to befriend the media, which leads to slanted reporting and "controversies" like the very earned demotion of somebody like Todd Walker.
	www.baseball-analysis.com /article.php?articleid=701 (1019 words)

	ESPN.com - Page2 - Kelly: Changes aplenty in 15 years
		Tom Kelly has been the Minnesota Twins manager for 15 consecutive seasons, making him the longest-tenured head coach or manager in major pro sports.
		Tom Kelly has won two World Series in his 15 seasons in Minnesota.
		In 1987, 37-year-old Tom Kelly became the youngest manager to lead his club to the AL Championship Series and went on to become the fifth rookie manager to capture a World Series.
	espn.go.com /page2/s/coaches/kelly.html (482 words)

	Baseball (washingtonpost.com)
		Tom Boswell: According to a highly placed source, there is "some chance" that Angelos' brilliant intellect will win the day over his emotions and that a sane settlement will be reached well before opening day.
		Tom Boswell: If you think the "politics" of the steroid hearing were knee-deep, then that's nothing compared to the D.C. City Council where, in my opinion, several of the votes are decided entirely and only by "nose counting." If it "plays," then that's the stand you take, even if you know better.
		Tom Boswell: Ohhhhh, we're probably not going to be chewing on this one for more than the next 20 years.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A27310-2005Mar11.html (3645 words)

	Associate Athletic Director Dr. Tom Kelly Announces Retirement :: Kelly served the Irish athletic department for 39 ...
		Kelly's responsibilities have included facilities and game management and overseeing the extensive RecSports program, which has continued to experience expanding programs in fitness, classes, clinics, special events and informal recreation, as well as the intramural and club sport programs.
		"Tom has had a profound effect on, literally, thousands of Notre Dame students and student-athletes, when you consider his contributions as a baseball coach, the growth of our Rec-Sports programs under his guidance, plus his work with our athletic facilities and master plan.
		Kelly received his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan, earned master's degrees from both Penn State and Notre Dame-and also holds a doctorate in educational administration from Notre Dame.
	und.collegesports.com /genrel/062403aaa.html (466 words)

	USATODAY.com - Kelly's last move typically bold, selfless (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Kelly, who's 51 but looks 71, has been one of baseball's most underappreciated field generals the last 15 years.
		Kelly says he simply is burned out, and that now is the time to step aside.
		Kelly, who won 1,140 games in his career, leaves a team that could be the one to beat in the AL Central in 2002.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/bbw/2001-10-17/2001-10-17-majors.htm (977 words)

	Minnesota Hold 'Em \| The BASEBALL Page
		His other problem was that Tom Kelly sometimes has an unusual sense of what makes for good productive baseball.
		Even Tom Kelly praised him, saying that he had "worked very hard on his game," and that he just might make the Twins in 2001.
		Tom Kelly calls him the most improved third baseman in the American League.
	www.thebaseballpage.com /columns/hunt/010430.htm (781 words)

	Major League Baseball - CBS SportsLine.com
		Tom Kelly always was one of a kind, headstrong to the end and insisting that he manage his way.
		Kelly raised eyebrows after guiding the Twins to a stunning World Series win in 1987, his first full season on the bench, when he remained on that bench and refused to run onto the field to join in the celebration following the final out.
		And he still gets his baseball fix throughout the spring and summer in a variety of ways at both the major- and minor-league levels with the Minnesota organization.
	cbs.sportsline.com /mlb/story/8242988 (501 words)

	Sportsline USA - Pro Baseball Column (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Kelly admits he was pleasantly surprised by upper management's ability to make the deals.
		The Twins also are pushing for a new stadium, and Kelly admits their pursuit of players the fans can identify with is tied to trying to get support for upcoming elections to determine stadium financing.
		If Tom Candiotti accepts a two-year offer, the Dodgers aren't expected to tender a contract to Kevin Tapani, who cost them right-handed pitchers Parra and Greg Hansell and third baseman Rom Coomer to acquire from Minnesota for the pennant push last August.
	ww1.sportsline.com /b/page/pressbox/ringolsbyt121595.htm (1570 words)

	Baseball (washingtonpost.com)
		Tom Boswell: There are a lot of short-term worries and rolled eyes down here about the condition of the RFK field for the April games.
		Tom Boswell: This team is enthusiastic but is still not as sophisticated about inside baseball as it needs to be and that can kill you in one-run games.
		Tom Boswell: There are teams with concentrations of players who have always attracted "attention." Wonder if some of those "hearts of the order" will shrink in size and fade together.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A1225-2005Mar25.html (3854 words)

	Kelly's Awesome Baseball Bookstore
		Tom "Flash" Gordon is no longer with the Red Sox, but when he was, devoted Sox fan Stephen King wrote this short novel about a young girl lost in the woods who comforts herself with thoughts of her favorite baseball player.
		Women who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League of the '40s and '50s say that this is a true-to-life representation of their experiences (except for Madonna's character!) Red Sox fans should note that Tom Hanks' character is widely thought to be modeled after Jimmie Foxx.
		Baseball" Uecker is the frosting on this cake.
	kelly.jefferson.net /baseball/bookstore.htm (1254 words)

	Mudville Magazine: In The October Country
		Tom Kelly always struck me as the king of sourpuss managers and his teams were dreadfully dull, always in or near the cellar but not so awful they could be embraced as lovable losers.
		Baseball is a game in which children try to learn the complexities of adult life, in which they try to emulate the adults who are performing feats that kids wish desperately they could do.
		Baseball is about controlling yourself, about competition, and it serves as a means by which children—who are constantly frustrated about their lack of control in life—can try and reach for that elusive and mysterious land of adulthood.
	www.mudvillemagazine.com /archives/10_2004/index1.html (15808 words)

	NetShrine Discussion Forum - Tom Kelly Retires
		Kelly, though, was satisfied with what they accomplished and the way they closed the season by beating the Chicago White Sox for second place.
		Kelly seemed just as satisfied that the Twins drew an average of 9,000 more fans per game than last season as he did with the team's success.
		Kelly may be only 51, but, I'm sure that the 1990, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000 seasons put many many more years on his life.
	www.netshrine.com /vbulletin2/printthread.php?t=859 (1603 words)

	City Pages - Kelly's Zeroes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		They argue that Kelly does the best that can be expected considering the mediocre assemblage of talent he is given, and consistently credit him with getting more mileage out of retreads, nonprospects, and complete bums than any of his major-league peers.
		The blue-collar, career minor-leaguer in Kelly seems to have an almost innate disrespect for "naturals," the sort of breezy, self-assured young players who often arrive in the major leagues with plenty of hype and attitude to go with their skills.
		Another of Kelly's permanent doghouse residents and failed Twins prospects was pitcher Pat Mahomes, who was afforded a total of 51 starts in his four-plus seasons in Minnesota, ten fewer than Kelly bequeathed to the horrendous Rich Robertson over the last few years.
	www.citypages.com /databank/19/907/article4837.asp (1590 words)

	St. Mary’s to induct 12 athletes into Hall of Fame By Warren Rappleyea Staff Writer
		Kelly has managed the Minnesota Twins since 1986, winning championships in 1987 and 1991.
		Tom Scully: was named All-State in baseball, All-County in football, and he played for St. Mary’s Diocesan championship basketball team in 1931.
		Tom Kelly: At St. Mary’s, Kelly captained the baseball and basketball teams and served as president of the Student Council.
	nbs.gmnews.com /News/2000/1025/Sports/01.html (1311 words)

	ESPNMAG.com - Fundamentalist Fever
		But their startling burst out of the gate is actually due to a taut defense, a passion for proper positioning and smart on-field decisions.
		Kelly's Baseball Is FUNdamental program begins in spring training with a drill his players call "Good Morning, America." The players field grounders for 45-90 minutes to get loose.
		Then come hours of defensive routines that Kelly insists on drilling into his young players' heads -- from bunts and backups to relays and rotations.
	espn.go.com /magazine/vol4no10twins.html (313 words)

	Tickets for Super Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Pro Bowl, Daytona 500, The Masters, Kentucky Derby and more (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		There's a lot of debate in baseball whether A's general manager Billy Beane is choosing the right measures to judge a player's value to the team, and whether he has swung too far in reliance on statistics over scouting.
		While few baseball fans would have recognized his name, he was an invaluable resource for many writers searching for understanding about the business side of the game -- especially those hoping to break through the myths and misinformation about the game's economics that comes from its officials.
		Kelly says that one of the first things Nextel is going to do is provide mobile towers to allow race fans to use their cell phones.
	www.goldentickets.com /news06_league.asp (9442 words)

	Player Bio: Tom Kelly :: Football
		One of the most veteran members of the Red Foxes coaching staff, Tom Kelly enters his 17th year on the Marist sidelines.
		Kelly was a placekicker for the Red Foxes, kicking over the course of four seasons before his 1975 graduation.
		Kelly lives in Wappingers Falls, NY with his two sons.
	goredfoxes.collegesports.com /sports/m-footbl/mtt/kelly_tom00.html (149 words)

	Tom Kelly Statistics - Baseball-Reference.com
		Drafted by the Seattle Pilots in the 8th round of the 1968 amateur draft.
		Your source for the latest baseball and sports books.
		Statistics may come from our work, the Baseball Databank, or other sources including SABR.org.
	www.baseball-reference.com /k/kellyto01.shtml (242 words)

	Kelly Jefferson's Baseball Documentary
		Individuals and teams from this region are an essential part of baseball's past and present, and are abundantly represented in the gallery and exhibits of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
		This project was inspired by a 1995 trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
		Kelly adjusts the mic for Massachusetts native and Atlanta Braves star Tom Glavine before an on-field interview at Shea Stadium.
	kelly.jefferson.net /baseball/newengland.htm (790 words)

	RealClearPolitics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Despite having grown up in Washington to become a member of the media elite, Kelly was also one of the few writers willing to turn a scathingly critical eye at the press itself.
		I've often wondered what Kelly's reaction would be to the atmosphere in Washington these days; what he might have written about the coverage of the war and, more recently, how he would have viewed the flap over Karl Rove and the CIA leak investigation.
		Meanwhile as Patrick Fitzgerald does his job, the rest of the press corps, who are in Kelly's words "unknowing of much that occurs behind closed doors and unwilling to admit ignorance," continue to bloviate and speculate endlessly to their own satisfaction while the world outside the beltway churns on.
	www.realclearpolitics.com /commentary.html#9_8_04_0758 (3929 words)

	Diamond Mind Baseball
		Since the only way Tom Kelly will be ousted as manager of the Twins would be from new ownership, Ortiz better find a way to get along with the manager or he may be at AAA again in 2000.
		He has a very strong arm and is a favorite of Tom Kelly's, and that should give him the ability to improve without fearing for his job.
		Kelly sacrificed an awful lot of offense and some defense to give Guzman some experience.
	www.diamond-mind.com /articles/pm1999/pm99min.htm (4210 words)

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