Brian Kelly
Canadian Football League receiver for the Edmonton Eskimos
About Brian Kelly
Born 1956. Brian Kelly is an American american football player and canadian football player.
Brian Kelly (born March 27, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for nine seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Playing from 1979 to 1987, he caught 575 passes for 11,169 yards and 97 touchdowns. Kelly was a member of 5 Grey Cup championship teams in Edmonton. He was the 1 target of Eskimos quarterback Warren Moon in the early
1980s. Kelly was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. He was voted one of the CFL's top 50 players (No. 20) in a poll conducted by Canadian sports network TSN. He graduated from Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, California.
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Who is Brian Kelly?
Canadian Football League receiver for the Edmonton Eskimos
When was Brian Kelly born?
Brian Kelly was born on 27 March 1956 in Arcadia.
What is Brian Kelly's occupation?
Brian Kelly is an american football player and canadian football player.
What nationality is Brian Kelly?
Brian Kelly is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Brian Kelly (wide receiver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brian Kelly. https://biography.guide/brian-kelly/
MLA: "Brian Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/brian-kelly/.
Chicago: "Brian Kelly." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/brian-kelly/.
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