About Mike Kelley
Born 1959. Mike Kelley is an American american football player.
Mike Kelley (born December 31, 1959) is an American former professional football quarterback. He played for the Tampa Bay Bandits and Memphis Showboats in the United States Football League (USFL). After the USFL failed, he joined the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) as a replacement player during the 1987 strike. Eight years after his stint with the Chargers, he came out of retirement at age 35 to serve as backup quarterback on the Memphis Mad Dogs, a Canadian Football League (CFL) team. He played collegiately for the Georgia Tech football team. He was inducted into the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame in 1992.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mike Kelley?
American football player
When was Mike Kelley born?
Mike Kelley was born on 31 December 1959 in Sonora.
What is Mike Kelley's occupation?
Mike Kelley is an american football player.
What nationality is Mike Kelley?
Mike Kelley is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mike Kelley (quarterback)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Kelley. https://biography.guide/mike-kelley-american-football-player/
MLA: "Mike Kelley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-kelley-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Mike Kelley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-kelley-american-football-player/.
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