Dec 31 Michael "King" Kelly, American Baseball HOF utility (NL batting champion 1884, 86; NL runs scored 1884–86, Chicago White Sox) and manager (Boston Beaneaters, Reds; Cincinnati KKs), born in Troy, NY (d. 1894) Nov 1857 Birthdays in Sport by Year Mar 1858 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions