Jim Kelly
Chronology
1960 | Born February 14 in East Brady, Pennsylvania |
1979 | Starts in his eighth game at the University of Miami |
1980 | Leads team to Peach Bowl appearance |
1983 | Drafted by the Buffalo Bills, but signs with Houston Gamblers of USFL |
1984 | Named USFL's Most Valuable Player |
1986 | Signs with the Buffalo Bills |
1987 | Named All-Pro |
1988 | Leads team to AFC East division title |
1990 | Leads Buffalo to first ever Super Bowl |
1991 | Makes second Super Bowl appearance |
1992 | Leads team to third Super Bowl |
1993 | Leads Buffalo to record setting fourth consecutive Super Bowl |
1996 | Retires after disappointing season |
1997 | Son is born with rare Krabbe's Disease |
2002 | Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame |
Additional topics
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