He played only 3 games for the Mud Hens before deciding to retire.
He started the Mud Hens' season opener on April 28 and earned the win in the team's 16-8 victory.
Bresnahan sold the Mud Hens before the 1924 season.
He had already hit 27 home runs for the Mud Hens, one every 13.19 at-bats.
The Mud Hens fell to the Sidewinders by a score of 5-2.
Following spring training Kelly rejoined the Mud Hens, with whom he had last played in 2006.
Since joining the Mud Hens in 2008 he has been part of three league championship teams in 2009, 2010, and 2012.
He stayed on the Tigers roster for about two weeks before being been sent down to the Mud Hens.
He was sent back down to the Mud Hens on August 19.
The number 1 was retired by the Mud Hens in his honor.