Background
Kell, George Clyde was born on August 23, 1922 in Swifton, Arkansas, United States. Son of Melvin Clyde and Alma Lorraine (Perrin) Kell.
Kell, George Clyde was born on August 23, 1922 in Swifton, Arkansas, United States. Son of Melvin Clyde and Alma Lorraine (Perrin) Kell.
Student, Arkansas State University.
Third baseman Philadelphia Athletics, 1943—1946, Detroit Tigers, 1946—1952, Boston Red Sox, 1952—1954, Chicago White Sox, 1954—1956, Baltimore Orioles, 1956—1957. Sportscaster Columbia Broadcasting System, New York City, 1958, Detroit Tigers, 1959—1996. President, owner Geo.
Kell Motor Company, Newport, Arkansas, 1962-1989.
Member Arkansas Highway Commission, 1970-1980. Member of Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association (honorary lifetime member).
Married Charlene Felts, March 25, 1941 (deceased 1991). Children: George Junior, Terri Jane (Kell) Lawrence. Married Carolyn Kell.
2 stepchildren, Sherri, Chris.