Portrait of George Kell, infielder for the Boston Red Sox. Red Heart Dog Food (F156) series. Printed on front: "George Kell, Boston Red Sox." Printed on back: "George Clyde Kell, infielder (3rd B), Boston Red Sox. George Clyde Kell broke into the American League in Philadelphia in 1943. In 1950 he played 157 games at third base, tieing the major league record. Led American League third basemen in double plays, 1946-1951. Led A.L. batting 1949 (343), and in 1950 led in games played (157), times at bat (641), hits (218), and doubles (56). Born: Swifton, Ark. Date: 8-23-1922. Height: 5' 9". Weight: 170. Bats: right. Throws: right. Fielding record. 1953, life. Put outs 114, 1514. Assists 231, 2726. Errors 10, 139. Dbl. plays 23. Field average .972, .968. Batting record. 1953, life. Games 134, 1348. At bat 460, 5212. Runs 68, 717. Hits 141, 1623. Doubles 41, 317. Triples 2, 47. Homers 12, 47. R.B.I. 73, 639. S.B. 5, 46. Bat. avg. .307, .311. Red Heart, the big league dog food. [Copyright] John Morrell & Co. Litho in U.S.A."
