León Kellman
| León Kellman | |
|---|---|
| Third baseman / Second baseman / Catcher / Manager | |
| Born: July 11, 1924 Gatún, Panama Canal Zone | |
| Died: September 13, 1981 (aged 57) Miami, Florida | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| Panamanian league: 1945 | |
| Negro leagues: 1946 | |
| Mexican League: 1951 | |
| Last appearance | |
| Panamanian league: 1958 | |
| Negro leagues statistics | |
| Batting average | .294 |
| Hits | 48 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Edric León Kellman (September 4, 1924 – September 13, 1981) was a Panamanian professional baseball player and manager. Listed at 5' 11", 160 lb., Kellman batted and threw right handed. He was born in Gatún, Panama Canal Zone. He played three seasons with the Cleveland Buckeyes of the Negro American League.
Primarily a catcher, Kellman was also competent as a corner outfielder and third baseman. Eventually, he volunteered to fill whatever role the team needed, whether it was spot starter or long reliever. Although he never played in the major leagues, Kellman achieved a measure of notoriety for his many successful years in the Panamanian Baseball League, both during and after World War II, and later for his career in the Mexican League.
A four-time Negro league All-Star, he played in the Negro World Series, managed in Panama and Mexico, and usually represented his country in international tournaments.