Mike King Kelly The story is about the late 19th century baseball player who revolutionize the technique of base stealing. He was the king of base stealing. He had a zest for life. Hard drinking brawling player would always find way to win game. When he wasn't playing baseball he perform in vaudeville. King Kelly had a Japanese valet and a pet monkey Kelly put on his soulders. A fan favorite the ball park was always filled with fans to see King Kelly play. Quite a character.