About Jim Kelly
Born 1951. Jim Kelly is an American american football player.
James William Kelly Jr. (born August 7, 1951) is an American former professional football tight end who played one season with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played college football at Tennessee State University.
Early life and college James William Kelly Jr. was born on August 7, 1951, in Columbia, Tennessee. He attended Columbia Central High School in Columbia. He played in all 14 games (no starts) for the Bears during the 1974 season, catching eight passes for 100 yards. The Bears finished the year with a 4–10 record. Kelly wore jersey number 88 while with the Bears.
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Who is Jim Kelly?
American football player (born 1951)
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Jim Kelly was born on 7 August 1951 in Columbia.
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Jim Kelly is an american football player.
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Jim Kelly is American.
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· DBpedia: Jim Kelly (tight end, born 1951)
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