Jim Kelly

James Harry Kelly (April 23, 1942 – May 18, 2022) was an American professional football tight end who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles. He was selected by the Steelers in the second round of the 1964 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Notre Dame.

Early life and college James Harry Kelly was born on April 23, 1942, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He attended Clairton High School in Clairton, Pennsylvania. He was named a first-team All-American by both United Press International and the American Football Coaches Association his senior year in 1963.

Professional career Kelly was selected by the Boston Patriots in the second round, with the 13th overall pick, of the 1964 AFL draft and by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round, with the 28th overall pick, of the 1964 NFL draft. He chose to sign with the Steelers.

Personal life Kelly worked in the publishing industry after his NFL career. He died on May 18, 2022, in Leisuretowne, New Jersey.