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Kelly was one of two keynote speakers at the event, as he followed former Notre Dame baseball and basketball player and longtime major league pitcher Ron Reed to the podium in front of a crowded Purcell Pavilion floor. Both men followed an introduction to the event that included former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame."Well, it's not like there is a Red Sox affiliate in the Midwest League. And could he cheer for the Boston College baseball team? Is that allowed at Notre Dame?
Reed, according to Kelly, typified the excellence that Kelly says permeates Notre Dame, a concept he's learning has further boundaries every day. He also made it clear that, despite his Boston ties, Kelly's allegiances are straightened now that he's in South Bend.
"I am a (South Bend) Silver Hawks fans, and an Irish baseball fan. That's it," he said, to laughter and applause.
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