Mr. Kelly. You have changed lives. I can not tell you how profound of an impact you made on myself. I met you in Iraq in 2006. Of all the things I could have said, I clamored out "How are you? Where is Therman?" Lol. I was so nervous. You had been a hero of mine for years at that time. I got the opportunity to play flag football with you that night and could not have been higher in the world! The one thing I noticed that night above all, was seeing the pain you were in playing with us... yet you kept going. No complaints to bring us some joy and peace amidst the hell we were all in. From that day on I would not let pain play a part in my life especially in front of my troops. That carried me through to today 4 deployments later. Sir you will always be a champion of those that know you. Thank you for everything you do. Mark Temple
As a Raider fan, I always remember the struggles we had with the Bills and frankly, it was funny to see the Bills go 0-4 in the Super Bowl. But now looking back at Jim Kelly's career and realizing the kind of guy he is...man, I wish like hell he coulda won at least one. And if you don't have tears when Jim Kelly calls his son "his hero" during his HoF speech...I don't know. You're probably just not human. God bless you, Kelly family.
I live two hours away from Buffalo and thus followed them closely. I suspect if Scott Norwood got that kick those other Super bowls would have been much different.
Wow, what a story. One of the best episodes of a Football Life I've seen. Jim Kelly is a beacon for strength, faith and never giving up in life no matter what's going on.
Man I agree with you, Jim Kelly is a true warrior and a man that signifies strength, faith and never giving up. I don't know if I would have been able to endure all that adversity. A true warrior in football and in life.
I actually played catch with Jim Kelly when I was 8yrs old. I lived in South Jersey and was friends with his nephew. I didn't realize how special it was at the moment, especially because we are eagles fans in my house lol but when I told my dad he lost it he couldn't believe his son was throwing a football around with the bills great and all around great guy Jim Kelly. I'll always remember how nice he was. He wasn't annoyed some kids wanted to play ball but he enjoyed himself. He's definitely one of nicest people I ever met . Thank you again mr.kelley if you ever read this your the man and I appreciate you taking the time to play catch with us. If anyone can overcome these opsticals it's you . I'm rooting for you!
That's a good story, I coached Matt Barkley here in Irvine, Ca. in SOCCER of all things when he was ~8 or so......He doesn't remember, Hell my own son doesn't remember him either.....lol.
When I was a kid, I sailed the ocean with Christopher Columbus! He always enjoyed sailing with the kids and took them fishing for sharks! I'll never forget those moments!
I coached Lawrence Taylor when he was about 8 or so I made him a starting LB on my Varsity team he had 100 college scholarships he was the best in the nation crazy part is I was born in 87' but he was the best on the team
Growing up watching this man from his first game to his last. I have to say it was a great pleasure seeing this man compete every Sunday. I don;t care that we lost 4 strait SuperBowls. The highlights and the joy The Bills gave far outweighs those 4 games.
Here here! Well said! I’m a Life long Dolphin fan and I was a Kelly admirer and I loved Marino even at Pitt but I woulda took Kelly at the top of the 83 class, he definitely was a great player on a great teaming Norwood hits that field goal who knows coulda won 4 in a row I’d take Kelly over Brady and not feel like a loser but He is a better man and it inspires me to have a closer walk with Christ in my heart and in my life !
Oh my goodness... realizing his son, of which he had wanted so, so much, had a tragic illness...smh... so sad... the heartache this man has had to face, what an exceptional human Jim Kelly is... bless him and his family
Jim Kelly will forever be a legend in Buffalo. Even though he never got over the hump to bring us a championship the dude is a winner through and through. Buffalo will forever love Jim Kelly for everything he's done for the city. 🏈 Ps. I've been in his cabin that he was filming in, awesome stuff.
As a diehard Marino fan, Kelly was my nemesis growing up. Now , I adore this man, his amazing teammates and family. His entire life is a test that many of us wouldn’t pass. I hope he continues his fight with epic success. Jim and the Kelly’s deserve the best.
It's a tragedy that when people talk about great quarterbacks, Jim Kelly is often overlooked. I am not a Bills fan, but I loved watching Jim Kelly play. He didn't win a Super Bowl, but he led his team there 4 years in a row. That is the very definition of "greatness"
So, from a Bills fan, let me say this, ....even tho, yes, we lost 4 SB's in a row, ...those were 4 of the VERY FEW games we lost during the entire Kelly era. It seemed like we almost never lost! Every game was ELECTRIC! I often argue that, had we won that first SB, we may have very well WON the next 3, ....but the reality is, that its more likely the team would have been picked apart by free agency, and we probably would not have even made it to the next 3. Over those 4 SB seasons alone, '90-'93, the Bills went 58-18!
That's the problem though he was there for years in a row and couldn't win the big game one time them for losses or for the very few games at the Bills lost and them for years
Jim Kelly and the 90s bring back so many memories of me, a young guy based in Europe, discovering and falling in love with football. Thank you, Jim Kelly.
Seeing the comments there isnt much different I can add; being a NY football Giants fan I'll never forget the tense dramatic Super Bowl win over what knew was going to be a battle stopping that juggernaut of a team. Also being a Generals fan in the spring was stoked we were getting Jim and the Gamblers but was not to be. Had the chance to have a few beers with Jim's brother Dave and his uncle at Boomer Esians bar the night before the AFC playoff game versus Cincinnati the year prior.. great guys. Much respect for the mans game, his toughness and after seeing this, his comradery, humbleness, love and devotion. We know the caliber of person we really are through the tough times and losses...on and off any playing field. A true and authentic man...thank you Jim..
That first year with Buffalo, the day he walked into the Astrodome, the Houston Fans were so appreciative for his years with the Gamblers, Kelly got a huge applause from Houston. That was the beginning of the Bills v Oilers or Kelly v Moon.......As an Oilers fan, I hate to say it, Jim was a great QB that seemed to find a way to beat my Oilers
Exactly my story. Toughest SOB that played from a generation of tough SOB's. I earnestly wish he would have gotten the ring...he deserved it if anyone ever did.
I believe if he could of won one of the Super Bowls he would be considered one of the best ever. Its sad he is barley even mentioned in the conversation.
Knix I hear you. He definitely should be mentioned a lot more. In an ESPN ranking of the Greatest quarterbacks of all time by John Clayton they have 15 quarterbacks on that list and they have Jim Kelly on that list. I was pleased and happy to see that. He definitely deserves more recognition.
Knix here you go, here's a link to the article: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18581054/greatest-quarterbacks-all-ranking-john-clayton-picks-tom-brady-new-england-patriots-best-nfl-qb-ever
I feel that, but you could make an argument for Marino or Elway as well. All 3 are top tier for toughness, resilience, but man, what a draft class. Those 3 in particular slam my door shut as far as Brady being the GOAT. He couldn't hang with these actual men
When I was younger, I thought he was kind of jerk. Later on I was pulling for him to win an sb. Now he is an awesome man. Wish he won an sb...Good man...
watching Jim gave me and my family such joy and togetherness as a kid my heart goes to you and your family through the hardships you had to endure god bless you Mr.Kelly
Jim Kelly is the nicest human being ever I got a chance to meet him at a Dallas Cowboys thanksgiving game in 2017 took a picture with him and his beautiful wife 🙏🏿❤️❤️❤️
Buffalo LB Darlye Talley recalled how Jim Kelly would get violently ill before each game and wretch and vomit before going out to start every game (apparently he also did this when he played in college too as he mentions at 6:10)---I have always wondered if the nasopharyngeal cancer he is courageously fighting now is somehow related to this--as he never drank excessively or smoked
Another great Pennsylvania Quarterback. He is one of the greatest of all time. If he wins those 4 Super Bowls or even 3 of them, history remembers him differently. This man has my respect and I route for him to overcome his health challenges.
Joshua Lovehall Very true. Despite playing for the rival Buffalo Bills, we love and respect Jim Kelly here in Miami. He was the first great Miami Hurricane QB. I'm also routing for him to overcome and beat his health issues.
Versus L and that Giants D,, Aikman and Emmett twice and a very well put together Washington team? 3 outta 4 is a tough proposition. Also, if they hadn't come back from 28 down against the Oilers, they would have gone to 3. That game against the Oilers was his greatest game ever though.
All the things Jim Kelly went thru was God's way of saying only he had that great heart to go thru where anybody else would have given up. What a guy and what a story!
As a Jet fan Jim Kelly ruined a lot on Sundays for my Grandfather and I but we always marveled at his toughness, I wish Jim and his family all the best in Health & Happiness, God Bless and you will see Hunter again and he'll be big & strong.
I absolutely love Jim Kelly and the early 90 Buffalo bills I was born in 1982 and the first memories I have of pro football is the Buffalo bills beating the LA raiders in the AFC championship game and really giving it to them I'm pretty sure that was the year they lost her Giants and the super bowl the one super bowl they should have won for sure much love and respect did Jim Kelly Thurman Thomas Andre Reed James lofton don beebee Bruce Smith Cornelius Bennett Steve Tasker and also Frank wright for the best comeback ever and that whole Buffalo bills early 90s team
As a Bears fan I was a huge Jim Kelly fan. I remember the day he retired brought tears to my eyes. This man was not just a warrior on the football field but in life as well.
Jim Kelly is one of the finest individuals one can find. As a man, a father, teammate, and friend. He has faced the toughest of odds in career, personal, and family. And although I am not a father, he is what I would want my child to emulate. He was also one damn fine football player.
Wow this one had me in tears. What a struggle this guy had his whole life, deck always stacked against him, and still came out on top. I literally lost it on his hall of fame speech calling his son "my hero." How much hardship can one go through? Ask Jim Kelly, he'll tell ya. One of my buddies once told me, when you think you have it bad, just remember, someone else out there has it worse. I live by those words every day, always counting my blessings.
Jim Kelly was an asshole during his Buffalo Bills era, but I will never forget the day that I moved from Buffalo down to Texas and was in Junior high when the Bills lost to the cowboys twice and I was just heartbroken, but my last day of school I had mailed in a football card of Jim Kelly to get it autographed months in advance and I thought that I would never see that card ever again until the last day of my sixth grade year when I got a letter in the mail from One Bills Drive with the same card with Jim Kelly’s autograph on it. He was my idol and he turned out to be a wonderful person and is so well loved here in Buffalo. Getting to meet and greet him in person and getting his autograph jersey was the icing on the cake. He is one of the toughest people you will ever meet and may God Bless him and his beautiful family..
Lifelong Cowboys fan here. Obviously, I was cheering for our guys in both of those Super Bowls. But I have such great respect for Jim Kelly. What a great player. And what a great man. Too bad he wasn't able to to win at least one of the four. But seeing his perseverance in the face of so much adversity is a real inspiration. I'm glad I had a chance to check this one out.
Loved Jim Kelly and the Buffalo Bills - Jim is an inspiration and Super Bowl win or not - we had such a great time and still do...it's a life time commitment being a Bills fan! God Bless Jim Kelly and his wife and family and of course Go Bills!💙🙏❤
Jim, you are going to overcome this new bout with Cancer one way or the other. I have all the faith and belief in the world that you will! It was great seeing Jim Kelly with Josh Allen at the rookie training camp supporting the new drafted QB. I know Jim will be a great mentor for Josh Allen and hopefully Allen can be the new franchise QB since Jim Kelly.
I love his story so much. Truly inspiring and there's no doubt that he is hands down one of the best QB's to ever play and his victories off the field far outweigh the importance of the many on the field. Beautiful.
Always loved watching Jim Kelly and the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park. From an ELWAY Denver Bronco Fan. I met Bruce Smith too- I told Bruce I went for you in Every Superbowl. The Bills Deserve a Superbowl Championship
Andre Reed.. Jeez I forgot about Andre.. This Bills team was class.. Thurman was a great ball carrier too btw. #34?? I remember my brother and I spending every week watching the AFC and NFC championships games on Irish TV back in the 1980's and 1990's but I had moved to the UK by early 1991 and I wasn't catching as uch of the games but I loved the Buffalo Bills and Jim and the guys and that's a time I will never forget in my life. Jim was around in the time of Dan Marino and other great QB's. I didn't know about Jim's son being so ill back in this time. I wanna say how sorry I am to hear about his and his family's loss. It's great to hear their story and that they managed to work thru their life issues and came thru to be better people. I loved Jim the footballer. I didn't know about his life outside football. WOW! It just goes to show that these guys are human beings and not robots and we should respect the fact they have lives off the field which can impact their footballing lives at times too. If there's a message I take from this it is to be a bit nicer to the players who may be going thru a bad time in their private lives.. Huge respect to every player out there but I wanna finish by saying that I loved watching this about the Bills and Jim and his family.
All the way my Savior leads me; What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercy, Who through life has been my Guide? Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell! For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well, For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well. God Bless You Mr. Kelly,...
Jim Kelly I grew up watching you and to see your story and see the details strengthens me to continue grow and build even when I fall. You are one of God's chosen sir..SALUTE TO you.
I think of it now as we won the AFC Championship 4 years in a row. We were tops in the AFC in the playoffs and during the season we beat the Giants, Skins and Cowboys around the same time so it's just a name of a game. Maybe the SB isn't as great as just being a good team that could run it up on anyone
What a hero, that guy is tougher than dirt. I'll admit, I wanted to see what he is like recently after taking so many hard, hard hits. QBs now a days have no idea what old school football was like before these rules came in. Jim is still sharp and doing things for good causes. I'm so happy for him, I used to root against him as a kid, and now I'm rooting for him. Total class act this guy.
Chocked up a bit during this. Especially when he said he was driving to see his son and he died on the way. Was drying off from a shower on my way to see my dad and I got a call saying my dad died. Was on the way to see my stepdad driving and got a call that my stepdad died. It’s odd how often that happens to people.
What a champ I am only starting to look into the history of the NFL, been following it for 8 years. Been going for the Bears for 6. Jim Kelly is a champ. I knew the Bills made 4 SBs in a row but didn’t know any of there players till now.
There’s a slight nitpick at 1:05. Steve Tasker said the the Bills played the Arizona Cardinals in 1990. The Cardinals went by the name Phoenix Cardinals at the time. They didn’t change the name to Arizona Cardinals until 1994.
im 60 years old and have a horrible time remembering the names of coworkers... i remember Jim Kelly and how exciting the Bills were to watch.. its great to see the Bills are back in 2021-2022. meant with respect from a Cowboys fan.
Being a Die Hard Giants fan .. but I will admit ... back then I can name all the players on the Bills also.. They just had a bad string of bad luck. Great team..great coach.. great quarterback. But most of all ...great father and spouse.
I saw Jim Kelly play in almost every Houston Gamblers game, many in person in the Houston Astrodome. First, the Gamblers DID outdraw the Houston Oilers at that time. I was there. Kelley and Moon were the best QBs Houston every had. Btw, I wish Al Davis would have pulled the tigger, dumped Marc Wilson and won a few Super Bowls with Jim Kelly, Marcus Allen and Bo Jackson (plus that awesome Howie Long defense). The original gunslinger. Bills fans, you had a great QB in Kelly.
Steve Steele Coming from a Raiders fan that would've been great. I grew up in Austin and I'm still here. That Houston presence was strong here in Texas. Good times.
As a Bears fan I never really appreciated Jim Kelly as a player, but you`ve got to admire him for the tough sob he is and how he`s always battled hard against adversity. His wife is a really impressive lady too.
NOTHING but respect & admiration for Mr. Kelly. From a Cowboys and FSU fan. Man what a team those 90s Bills were. Jim was one hell of a QB, from what I know he was an even better man, and father. Man has been thru more than his share of struggles, and gone thru them with grace. Aikman will always be my guy, but JK12 is right there man. Cheers.
Perfect example of why you Never say Never. Thanks for all the awesome times Jim. We love you, and always wish nothing but the best for you and your family. God bless.
Jim Kelly has adamantium like will man he’s been through so much..idc if he lost four Super Bowls he was an amazing inspirational player who doesn’t get enough recognition
0-4 in the Super Bowl but 4-0 against cancer… truly a great person Jim Kelly is !
All the QBs that got him couldn’t go 4 times in a row.
Ficking impressive to go 4 in a row to SB. Unfortunately 1st loss is the worst cause it was so close.
What's crazy Jim Kelly would've been the goat if he won 4 in row but he's still All time great with no Ring
Pittsburgh people are made tough mentality wise
A real life in speration
Mr. Kelly. You have changed lives. I can not tell you how profound of an impact you made on myself. I met you in Iraq in 2006. Of all the things I could have said, I clamored out "How are you? Where is Therman?" Lol. I was so nervous. You had been a hero of mine for years at that time. I got the opportunity to play flag football with you that night and could not have been higher in the world! The one thing I noticed that night above all, was seeing the pain you were in playing with us... yet you kept going. No complaints to bring us some joy and peace amidst the hell we were all in. From that day on I would not let pain play a part in my life especially in front of my troops. That carried me through to today 4 deployments later. Sir you will always be a champion of those that know you. Thank you for everything you do.
Mark Temple
Ohh ah
As a Raider fan, I always remember the struggles we had with the Bills and frankly, it was funny to see the Bills go 0-4 in the Super Bowl. But now looking back at Jim Kelly's career and realizing the kind of guy he is...man, I wish like hell he coulda won at least one. And if you don't have tears when Jim Kelly calls his son "his hero" during his HoF speech...I don't know. You're probably just not human. God bless you, Kelly family.
I live two hours away from Buffalo and thus followed them closely. I suspect if Scott Norwood got that kick those other Super bowls would have been much different.
As a Cowboys fan I agree!
@@brianjonker510 Eh don’t blame everything on that poor guy.
I’ll never forget that ass kicking they gave raiders in 1990
The Bills had the unfortunate luck of playing the NFC east in all 4. Brutal
Wow, what a story. One of the best episodes of a Football Life I've seen. Jim Kelly is a beacon for strength, faith and never giving up in life no matter what's going on.
Man I agree with you, Jim Kelly is a true warrior and a man that signifies strength, faith and never giving up. I don't know if I would have been able to endure all that adversity. A true warrior in football and in life.
faith = gullibility
@@thomasluczak2868 Your life must be sad...
@@tompaulcampbell pray for me tom.
PERFECTLY STATED
Beat cancer 3 times and now sadly has it again. After seeing how tough this man is I'm scared for the cancer, Jims gonna kick its ass again!!!
of course.....he has god on his side.
@@thomasluczak2868
Hes a Yinzer hes made of ore and iron 💪
I actually played catch with Jim Kelly when I was 8yrs old. I lived in South Jersey and was friends with his nephew. I didn't realize how special it was at the moment, especially because we are eagles fans in my house lol but when I told my dad he lost it he couldn't believe his son was throwing a football around with the bills great and all around great guy Jim Kelly. I'll always remember how nice he was. He wasn't annoyed some kids wanted to play ball but he enjoyed himself. He's definitely one of nicest people I ever met . Thank you again mr.kelley if you ever read this your the man and I appreciate you taking the time to play catch with us. If anyone can overcome these opsticals it's you . I'm rooting for you!
That's a good story, I coached Matt Barkley here in Irvine, Ca. in SOCCER of all things when he was ~8 or so......He doesn't remember, Hell my own son doesn't remember him either.....lol.
When I was a kid, I sailed the ocean with Christopher Columbus! He always enjoyed sailing with the kids and took them fishing for sharks! I'll never forget those moments!
I coached Lawrence Taylor when he was about 8 or so I made him a starting LB on my Varsity team he had 100 college scholarships he was the best in the nation crazy part is I was born in 87' but he was the best on the team
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No reason to be a dick.
Growing up watching this man from his first game to his last. I have to say it was a great pleasure seeing this man compete every Sunday. I don;t care that we lost 4 strait SuperBowls. The highlights and the joy The Bills gave far outweighs those 4 games.
well said !
Johnny Z Amen
Fuck yeah....
Real fan right here
Here here! Well said!
I’m a Life long Dolphin fan and I was a Kelly admirer and I loved Marino even at Pitt but I woulda took Kelly at the top of the 83 class, he definitely was a great player on a great teaming Norwood hits that field goal who knows coulda won 4 in a row I’d take Kelly over Brady and not feel like a loser but He is a better man and it inspires me to have a closer walk with Christ in my heart and in my life !
I am 37 years old. When I was a kid Jim Kelly was my favorite football player. Today I learned why he was.
The best 2 minute drill team in history. Jim Kelly and the gang deserved a championship. Mad respect to Jim, Bruce,Andre,Thurman,Darryl and Scott!
Lol
The Cowboys handled his ass!
Oh my goodness... realizing his son, of which he had wanted so, so much, had a tragic illness...smh... so sad... the heartache this man has had to face, what an exceptional human Jim Kelly is... bless him and his family
I never tought A Football Life would make me cry, but damn it I cried like a baby watching this. He is truly an example of perseverance and courage.
Gotta respect Jim awesome player, what a story. His iron will is very inspiring
Jim Kelly will forever be a legend in Buffalo. Even though he never got over the hump to bring us a championship the dude is a winner through and through. Buffalo will forever love Jim Kelly for everything he's done for the city. 🏈 Ps. I've been in his cabin that he was filming in, awesome stuff.
As a diehard Marino fan, Kelly was my nemesis growing up. Now , I adore this man, his amazing teammates and family. His entire life is a test that many of us wouldn’t pass. I hope he continues his fight with epic success. Jim and the Kelly’s deserve the best.
As a diehard Bills fan, I feel the same about Marino. Grew up hating him, now, nothing but respect
YES ! 👍
It's a tragedy that when people talk about great quarterbacks, Jim Kelly is often overlooked. I am not a Bills fan, but I loved watching Jim Kelly play. He didn't win a Super Bowl, but he led his team there 4 years in a row. That is the very definition of "greatness"
4 years in a row is incredible.
So, from a Bills fan, let me say this, ....even tho, yes, we lost 4 SB's in a row, ...those were 4 of the VERY FEW games we lost during the entire Kelly era. It seemed like we almost never lost!
Every game was ELECTRIC! I often argue that, had we won that first SB, we may have very well WON the next 3, ....but the reality is, that its more likely the team would have been picked apart by free agency, and we probably would not have even made it to the next 3.
Over those 4 SB seasons alone, '90-'93, the Bills went 58-18!
4 superbowl losses in a row!! Damn that must hurt. GOODLUCK BUFFALO.I HOPE TO SEE YOU GUYS NEXT YR IN THE SUPERBOWL VS MY 9ERS
If he won all 4 straight Super Bowls, he would be The GOAT......Not Tom Brady.
That's the problem though he was there for years in a row and couldn't win the big game one time them for losses or for the very few games at the Bills lost and them for years
Man. Jim has had a tough friggin life.
Now his cancer is back AGAIN.
Man just cant catch a break.
Praying for ya Jim
@jacabo blanco it’s 2022 and he’s cancer free😃
I hope so 🙏
So inspirational. Thank you for this story. God bless Jim Kelly.
I'm a Cowboys fan, but I've always had great respect for Kelly. I wish he'd been able to get a SB ring at some point.
Damn that's sad, this man went through some real shit. Respect Jim Kelly
His cancer is back guys. Please send prayers to Jim and his family. They need them!!!!!
Yes, that is horrible news
Jim Kelly and the 90s bring back so many memories of me, a young guy based in Europe, discovering and falling in love with football. Thank you, Jim Kelly.
Seeing the comments there isnt much different I can add; being a NY football Giants fan I'll never forget the tense dramatic Super Bowl win over what knew was going to be a battle stopping that juggernaut of a team. Also being a Generals fan in the spring was stoked we were getting Jim and the Gamblers but was not to be. Had the chance to have a few beers with Jim's brother Dave and his uncle at Boomer Esians bar the night before the AFC playoff game versus Cincinnati the year prior.. great guys. Much respect for the mans game, his toughness and after seeing this, his comradery, humbleness, love and devotion. We know the caliber of person we really are through the tough times and losses...on and off any playing field. A true and authentic man...thank you Jim..
That first year with Buffalo, the day he walked into the Astrodome, the Houston Fans were so appreciative for his years with the Gamblers, Kelly got a huge applause from Houston. That was the beginning of the Bills v Oilers or Kelly v Moon.......As an Oilers fan, I hate to say it, Jim was a great QB that seemed to find a way to beat my Oilers
Exactly my story. Toughest SOB that played from a generation of tough SOB's. I earnestly wish he would have gotten the ring...he deserved it if anyone ever did.
He was loved in Miami too.... not by Marino or Shula.... but the locals remembered him from college...
Criminally underrated.
I believe if he could of won one of the Super Bowls he would be considered one of the best ever. Its sad he is barley even mentioned in the conversation.
Knix I hear you. He definitely should be mentioned a lot more. In an ESPN ranking of the Greatest quarterbacks of all time by John Clayton they have 15 quarterbacks on that list and they have Jim Kelly on that list. I was pleased and happy to see that. He definitely deserves more recognition.
Do you remember what they had him ranked?
Knix they have him at #13, I'll post the link to the article.
Knix here you go, here's a link to the article:
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18581054/greatest-quarterbacks-all-ranking-john-clayton-picks-tom-brady-new-england-patriots-best-nfl-qb-ever
Jim Kelly - great football player, better man...
Man, stories like this is why I love Football..
The mid to late 1980’s the NFL was full of some great quarterbacks. Jim Kelly was top of the heap.
I feel that, but you could make an argument for Marino or Elway as well. All 3 are top tier for toughness, resilience, but man, what a draft class. Those 3 in particular slam my door shut as far as Brady being the GOAT. He couldn't hang with these actual men
I have always admired this awesome player and human. God Bless him and his family.
Best episode I've seen , this bloke is tougher than Chinese mathematics.
He's a great man , a great football player, and a great father .. You're an inspiration to many
As a Cowboys fan I always had the greatest respect for Kelly. He was an amazing QB!
When I was younger, I thought he was kind of jerk. Later on I was pulling for him to win an sb. Now he is an awesome man. Wish he won an sb...Good man...
watching Jim gave me and my family such joy and togetherness as a kid my heart goes to you and your family through the hardships you had to endure god bless you Mr.Kelly
Jim is a true champ as a man.
Those people in Buffalo love Jim Kelly to this day! They would not have cared if he was blue, green, whatever, they love Jim! To this day!
Jim Kelly is the nicest human being ever I got a chance to meet him at a Dallas Cowboys thanksgiving game in 2017 took a picture with him and his beautiful wife 🙏🏿❤️❤️❤️
You know even they lost all super bowl, its still amazimg they were there 4 times in a row!...one day it will happen...thank -you..
Buffalo LB Darlye Talley recalled how Jim Kelly would get violently ill before each game and wretch and vomit before going out to start every game (apparently he also did this when he played in college too as he mentions at 6:10)---I have always wondered if the nasopharyngeal cancer he is courageously fighting now is somehow related to this--as he never drank excessively or smoked
You have to wonder if he was on medicine for the stomach issues. Zantac etc is notorious for causing cancer so I would be surprised.
I always pulled for Kelley even though I have been a life long Bear fan. Kelley showed a lot of guts on the field. This was a great doc.
I love you Jim Kelly you will always be the number 1 play caller for the Bills and am grateful for all you did with the Bills!
What a great bunch of guy's true team mates,...BROTHERHOOD"
Another great Pennsylvania Quarterback. He is one of the greatest of all time. If he wins those 4 Super Bowls or even 3 of them, history remembers him differently. This man has my respect and I route for him to overcome his health challenges.
Ya PA was known for great QB's for awhile, I can't really think of some recents though.
Joshua Lovehall Very true. Despite playing for the rival Buffalo Bills, we love and respect Jim Kelly here in Miami. He was the first great Miami Hurricane QB. I'm also routing for him to overcome and beat his health issues.
Even at least 1 or 2. The fact that he went 4 in a row is crazy. But free agency was different back then. They should of won the first one.
@@knix365 agreed.
Versus L and that Giants D,, Aikman and Emmett twice and a very well put together Washington team? 3 outta 4 is a tough proposition. Also, if they hadn't come back from 28 down against the Oilers, they would have gone to 3. That game against the Oilers was his greatest game ever though.
All the things Jim Kelly went thru was God's way of saying only he had that great heart to go thru where anybody else would have given up. What a guy and what a story!
Jim is the man! would be good to see the Bills win a superbowl or even some playoff games at New Era with Jim watching on!
As a Jet fan Jim Kelly ruined a lot on Sundays for my Grandfather and I but we always marveled at his toughness, I wish Jim and his family all the best in Health & Happiness, God Bless and you will see Hunter again and he'll be big & strong.
I absolutely love Jim Kelly and the early 90 Buffalo bills I was born in 1982 and the first memories I have of pro football is the Buffalo bills beating the LA raiders in the AFC championship game and really giving it to them I'm pretty sure that was the year they lost her Giants and the super bowl the one super bowl they should have won for sure much love and respect did Jim Kelly Thurman Thomas Andre Reed James lofton don beebee Bruce Smith Cornelius Bennett Steve Tasker and also Frank wright for the best comeback ever and that whole Buffalo bills early 90s team
Thanks for posting. Already was a Bills fan but this makes me like him even more.
As a Bears fan I was a huge Jim Kelly fan. I remember the day he retired brought tears to my eyes. This man was not just a warrior on the football field but in life as well.
Wish he won a sb. He deserved it.
no he didn't
@@jamesnewbury6354 stfu bitch
You can tell Jim's a 'fun Dad', when you see him around his family. Cool guy, all around.
Jim Kelly is one of the finest individuals one can find. As a man, a father, teammate, and friend. He has faced the toughest of odds in career, personal, and family. And although I am not a father, he is what I would want my child to emulate. He was also one damn fine football player.
Wow this one had me in tears. What a struggle this guy had his whole life, deck always stacked against him, and still came out on top. I literally lost it on his hall of fame speech calling his son "my hero." How much hardship can one go through? Ask Jim Kelly, he'll tell ya. One of my buddies once told me, when you think you have it bad, just remember, someone else out there has it worse. I live by those words every day, always counting my blessings.
Jim Kelly was an asshole during his Buffalo Bills era, but I will never forget the day that I moved from Buffalo down to Texas and was in Junior high when the Bills lost to the cowboys twice and I was just heartbroken, but my last day of school I had mailed in a football card of Jim Kelly to get it autographed months in advance and I thought that I would never see that card ever again until the last day of my sixth grade year when I got a letter in the mail from One Bills Drive with the same card with Jim Kelly’s autograph on it. He was my idol and he turned out to be a wonderful person and is so well loved here in Buffalo. Getting to meet and greet him in person and getting his autograph jersey was the icing on the cake. He is one of the toughest people you will ever meet and may God Bless him and his beautiful family..
Lifelong Cowboys fan here. Obviously, I was cheering for our guys in both of those Super Bowls. But I have such great respect for Jim Kelly. What a great player. And what a great man. Too bad he wasn't able to to win at least one of the four. But seeing his perseverance in the face of so much adversity is a real inspiration. I'm glad I had a chance to check this one out.
Loved Jim Kelly and the Buffalo Bills - Jim is an inspiration and Super Bowl win or not - we had such a great time and still do...it's a life time commitment being a Bills fan! God Bless Jim Kelly and his wife and family and of course Go Bills!💙🙏❤
Jim, you are going to overcome this new bout with Cancer one way or the other. I have all the faith and belief in the world that you will! It was great seeing Jim Kelly with Josh Allen at the rookie training camp supporting the new drafted QB. I know Jim will be a great mentor for Josh Allen and hopefully Allen can be the new franchise QB since Jim Kelly.
Great Documentary! Very Honorable Tough Individual. Much Love&&Respect for the "Great Jim Kelly"
I love his story so much. Truly inspiring and there's no doubt that he is hands down one of the best QB's to ever play and his victories off the field far outweigh the importance of the many on the field. Beautiful.
Jim Kelly is a LEGEND and I will always look up to him. I hope he has peace and happiness with the rest of his Life. God bless him and his family! 🏈
Always loved watching Jim Kelly and the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park. From an ELWAY Denver Bronco Fan. I met Bruce Smith too- I told Bruce I went for you in Every Superbowl. The Bills Deserve a Superbowl Championship
Andre Reed.. Jeez I forgot about Andre.. This Bills team was class.. Thurman was a great ball carrier too btw. #34??
I remember my brother and I spending every week watching the AFC and NFC championships games on Irish TV back in the 1980's and 1990's but I had moved to the UK by early 1991 and I wasn't catching as uch of the games but I loved the Buffalo Bills and Jim and the guys and that's a time I will never forget in my life. Jim was around in the time of Dan Marino and other great QB's. I didn't know about Jim's son being so ill back in this time. I wanna say how sorry I am to hear about his and his family's loss. It's great to hear their story and that they managed to work thru their life issues and came thru to be better people.
I loved Jim the footballer. I didn't know about his life outside football.
WOW! It just goes to show that these guys are human beings and not robots and we should respect the fact they have lives off the field which can impact their footballing lives at times too.
If there's a message I take from this it is to be a bit nicer to the players who may be going thru a bad time in their private lives..
Huge respect to every player out there but I wanna finish by saying that I loved watching this about the Bills and Jim and his family.
Thanks for posting this. It seems like UA-cam has every "Football Life" under the sun except this one.
All the way my Savior leads me;
What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His tender mercy,
Who through life has been my Guide?
Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort,
Here by faith in Him to dwell!
For I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well,
For I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well.
God Bless You Mr. Kelly,...
andri marpaung Amen 😇
Amen
Jim Kelly I grew up watching you and to see your story and see the details strengthens me to continue grow and build even when I fall. You are one of God's chosen sir..SALUTE TO you.
Jim Kelly - the man is a Winner.
I miss the 1990s Buffalo Bills. I would take another 4 straight SBs win or lose
I think of it now as we won the AFC Championship 4 years in a row. We were tops in the AFC in the playoffs and during the season we beat the Giants, Skins and Cowboys around the same time so it's just a name of a game. Maybe the SB isn't as great as just being a good team that could run it up on anyone
What a hero, that guy is tougher than dirt. I'll admit, I wanted to see what he is like recently after taking so many hard, hard hits. QBs now a days have no idea what old school football was like before these rules came in. Jim is still sharp and doing things for good causes. I'm so happy for him, I used to root against him as a kid, and now I'm rooting for him. Total class act this guy.
wow this made me cry
Chocked up a bit during this. Especially when he said he was driving to see his son and he died on the way. Was drying off from a shower on my way to see my dad and I got a call saying my dad died. Was on the way to see my stepdad driving and got a call that my stepdad died. It’s odd how often that happens to people.
Thr segment about Jim's son made me tear up. God bless the Kelly family.
What a champ I am only starting to look into the history of the NFL, been following it for 8 years. Been going for the Bears for 6. Jim Kelly is a champ. I knew the Bills made 4 SBs in a row but didn’t know any of there players till now.
His daughters are super beautiful..
Yea.. I'd smash both. High five bruh.
Lol 😂 they can get it
Tom Jackson 💯💯
his wife too
Jim is such a real guy. Love him.
fuck jim
I cried so hard at 36:31 😭
Browns fans love and lived our rivavalry. Great video. I grew up browns first and buffalo 2nd. Brings back awesome memories
i used to hate Kelly's guts and arrogance on the Field but after watching this, he's got a new fan
Jim Kelly, forever my GOAT.
Players like him is why we love this game
38:13 - This is when you see Jim is a REAL MAN..He always ‘mans up’...always..
Love Jim, a good man, a tough dude. lol
There’s a slight nitpick at 1:05. Steve Tasker said the the Bills played the Arizona Cardinals in 1990. The Cardinals went by the name Phoenix Cardinals at the time. They didn’t change the name to Arizona Cardinals until 1994.
20:00 - Wow...Jim was a good leader. He gave the Bills a lot of confidence.
GOD BLESS YOU JIM KELLY, You are One Tough Hombre, Kelly Tough, GOD BLESS YOUR family as well. Thank You Sir.
We love you, Jim and family! 🏈🦬
So cool that Jim's daughter graduated from our home town!
Man the 90s .Troy Aikman, emmitt smith, and Michael Irvin . Jim Kelly, Thurman thomas, and andre reed
And Bruuuuuuuuuce!!!!
im 60 years old and have a horrible time remembering the names of coworkers...
i remember Jim Kelly and how exciting the Bills were to watch..
its great to see the Bills are back in 2021-2022.
meant with respect from a Cowboys fan.
Being a Die Hard Giants fan .. but I will admit ... back then I can name all the players on the Bills also.. They just had a bad string of bad luck. Great team..great coach.. great quarterback. But most of all ...great father and spouse.
I saw Jim Kelly play in almost every Houston Gamblers game, many in person in the Houston Astrodome. First, the Gamblers DID outdraw the Houston Oilers at that time. I was there. Kelley and Moon were the best QBs Houston every had. Btw, I wish Al Davis would have pulled the tigger, dumped Marc Wilson and won a few Super Bowls with Jim Kelly, Marcus Allen and Bo Jackson (plus that awesome Howie Long defense). The original gunslinger. Bills fans, you had a great QB in Kelly.
Steve Steele Coming from a Raiders fan that would've been great. I grew up in Austin and I'm still here. That Houston presence was strong here in Texas. Good times.
@Steve Steele I never thought the Gamblers had large crowds wow
A fan of Jim Kelly since his Houston Gamblers.
Was that a USFL franchise?
@@buckodonnghaile4309 Yes it was. There was a game between the Gamblers and the LA Express which was an epic game with Steve Young as QB.
Jim Kelly was the man!!!We love you Jim
wow, now this was a great episode
The GREATEST Quarterback in NCAA, USFL, and the NFL. Jim Kelly RULES!!!!
As a Bears fan I never really appreciated Jim Kelly as a player, but you`ve got to admire him for the tough sob he is and how he`s always battled hard against adversity. His wife is a really impressive lady too.
NOTHING but respect & admiration for Mr. Kelly. From a Cowboys and FSU fan. Man what a team those 90s Bills were. Jim was one hell of a QB, from what I know he was an even better man, and father. Man has been thru more than his share of struggles, and gone thru them with grace. Aikman will always be my guy, but JK12 is right there man. Cheers.
It would have been nice that Jim got at least one Super Bowl victory of the four Super Bowls☹️
Perfect example of why you Never say Never. Thanks for all the awesome times Jim. We love you, and always wish nothing but the best for you and your family. God bless.
Jim Kelly has adamantium like will man he’s been through so much..idc if he lost four Super Bowls he was an amazing inspirational player who doesn’t get enough recognition
amir so true!
Very inspiring!
Out of the class of 83 hall of famers Elway is the most talented, Marino the best passer but without a doubt Kelly is the toughest