Missouri Southern State University Athletics

Kelly was a four-time All-Central States Intercollegiate Conference selection at third base, outfield and shortstop. A first-teamer at shortstop in 1988 after earning honorable mention accolades in 1985-87, he held Missouri Southern career records for games played (225), runs (244) and stolen bases (89) when he was inducted. Kelly, now living in Elgin, Ill., also ranked second on the Lions’ career list for walks (171), third in RBI (153), fourth in doubles (46) and sixth in hits (210).