0-4 in the Super Bowl but 4-0 against cancer… truly a great person Jim Kelly is !

@zacharyradford5552

7 ай бұрын

All the QBs that got him couldn’t go 4 times in a row.

@WaveRider1989

5 ай бұрын

Ficking impressive to go 4 in a row to SB. Unfortunately 1st loss is the worst cause it was so close.

@user-zj8sb3lk5m

4 ай бұрын

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

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.

@brianjonker510

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@DanielMartinez-iw7pl

2 жыл бұрын

As a Cowboys fan I agree!

@andrewjackson6763

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianjonker510 Eh don’t blame everything on that poor guy.

@TheSands83

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll never forget that ass kicking they gave raiders in 1990

@charlesrussell6305

2 жыл бұрын

The Bills had the unfortunate luck of playing the NFC east in all 4. Brutal

I am 37 years old. When I was a kid Jim Kelly was my favorite football player. Today I learned why he was.

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!!!

@thomasluczak2868

2 жыл бұрын

of course.....he has god on his side.

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.

@EnjoyLifeNow24

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@thomasluczak2868

6 жыл бұрын

faith = gullibility

@tompaulcampbell

2 жыл бұрын

@@thomasluczak2868 Your life must be sad...

@thomasluczak2868

2 жыл бұрын

@@tompaulcampbell pray for me tom.

@jamesdavison2927

2 жыл бұрын

PERFECTLY STATED

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.

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!

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

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"

@juniorpena4642

2 жыл бұрын

4 years in a row is incredible.

@kidwave1

2 жыл бұрын

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!

@l.r9655

2 жыл бұрын

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

@zsabraunrand4173

2 жыл бұрын

If he won all 4 straight Super Bowls, he would be The GOAT......Not Tom Brady.

@josephsmithmeyer1195

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

@knix365

6 жыл бұрын

well said !

@sportsfan4106

6 жыл бұрын

Johnny Z Amen

@sheronoswaldoguzmanocampo3349

4 жыл бұрын

Fuck yeah....

@mikefarley5358

2 жыл бұрын

Real fan right here

@bobbydelsmith4866

2 жыл бұрын

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 !

Gotta respect Jim awesome player, what a story. His iron will is very inspiring

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!

@hamjohn8737

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@randlemarsh

2 жыл бұрын

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!

@kingmoosey522

2 жыл бұрын

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

@randlemarsh

2 жыл бұрын

Did you get enough likes and comments on your comment or do you need more? I can virtue signal for you if you want!

@cameronking3551

2 жыл бұрын

No reason to be a dick.

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.

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.

Man. Jim has had a tough friggin life. Now his cancer is back AGAIN. Man just cant catch a break. Praying for ya Jim

@mickfunny4185

2 жыл бұрын

@jacabo blanco it’s 2022 and he’s cancer free😃

@stephaniemalley5162

2 жыл бұрын

I hope so 🙏

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.

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.

Man the 90s .Troy Aikman, emmitt smith, and Michael Irvin . Jim Kelly, Thurman thomas, and andre reed

His cancer is back guys. Please send prayers to Jim and his family. They need them!!!!!

@knix365

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is horrible news

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 🙏🏿❤️❤️❤️

Criminally underrated.

@knix365

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@sportsfan4106

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@knix365

6 жыл бұрын

Do you remember what they had him ranked?

@sportsfan4106

6 жыл бұрын

Knix they have him at #13, I'll post the link to the article.

@sportsfan4106

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

@edwardkeating5285

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@mattmatt2096

2 жыл бұрын

He was loved in Miami too.... not by Marino or Shula.... but the locals remembered him from college...

Jim Kelly - great football player, better man...

Damn that's sad, this man went through some real shit. Respect 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..

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.

So inspirational. Thank you for this story. God bless Jim Kelly.

Best episode I've seen , this bloke is tougher than Chinese mathematics.

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!

You can tell Jim's a 'fun Dad', when you see him around his family. Cool guy, all around.

I have always admired this awesome player and human. God Bless him and his family.

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 used to hate Kelly's guts and arrogance on the Field but after watching this, he's got a new fan

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...

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.

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..

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!

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 Cowboys fan I always had the greatest respect for Kelly. He was an amazing QB!

Jim is a true champ as a man.

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..

I miss the 1990s Buffalo Bills. I would take another 4 straight SBs win or lose

@haolejohn

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

Man, stories like this is why I love Football..

Wish he won a sb. He deserved it.

@jamesnewbury6354

5 жыл бұрын

no he didn't

@tancredifalconeri7419

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamesnewbury6354 stfu bitch

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.

Thanks for posting this. It seems like KZread has every "Football Life" under the sun except this one.

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.

@knix365

6 жыл бұрын

Ya PA was known for great QB's for awhile, I can't really think of some recents though.

@juanurbina3697

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@Tc-ev9dd

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@sadiqqdaoud4210

2 жыл бұрын

@@knix365 agreed.

@tomwalsh63

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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!

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. Already was a Bills fan but this makes me like him even more.

The mid to late 1980’s the NFL was full of some great quarterbacks. Jim Kelly was top of the heap.

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! 🏈

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.

4 straight Superbowls will most likely never happen again. That's how great he was as a QB

What a great bunch of guy's true team mates,...BROTHERHOOD"

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 - the man is a Winner.

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!

wow this made me cry

Jim is such a real guy. Love him.

@jamesnewbury6354

5 жыл бұрын

fuck jim

Love Jim, a good man, a tough dude. lol

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

@barneyrebel6020

2 жыл бұрын

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.

His daughters are super beautiful..

@Zuch3to

6 жыл бұрын

Yea.. I'd smash both. High five bruh.

@chrissams6230

6 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 they can get it

@Etnad85

6 жыл бұрын

Tom Jackson 💯💯

@demented9131

4 жыл бұрын

his wife too

Players like him is why we love this game

Great Documentary! Very Honorable Tough Individual. Much Love&&Respect for the "Great Jim Kelly"

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.

He's a great man , a great football player, and a great father .. You're an inspiration to many

I cried so hard at 36:31 😭

Jim Kelly, forever my GOAT.

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,...

@lincolndasema6694

6 жыл бұрын

andri marpaung Amen 😇

@FirstnameLastname-jb4ne

6 жыл бұрын

Amen

wow, now this was a great episode

20:00 - Wow...Jim was a good leader. He gave the Bills a lot of confidence.

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.

GOD BLESSYOU JIM KELLY, You are One Tough Hombre, Kelly Tough, GOD BLESS YOUR family as well. Thank You Sir.

38:13 - This is when you see Jim is a REAL MAN..He always ‘mans up’...always..

Thanks for sharing been looking for this for awhile.

Very inspiring!

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

We love you, Jim and family! 🏈🦬

10:45 Thank you, O.J., for that pick

Great episode. Legendary

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

@knix365

6 жыл бұрын

amir so true!

Jim Kelly was the man!!!We love you Jim

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!💙🙏❤

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.

Thanks for sharing. What a testimony.

Mad respect for that man!!

Browns fans love and lived our rivavalry. Great video. I grew up browns first and buffalo 2nd. Brings back awesome memories

It would have been nice that Jim got at least one Super Bowl victory of the four Super Bowls☹️

Thx for this! For some reason i never saw this episode of A Football Life.

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.

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.

@Texas_Cruiser

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@mickfunny4185

2 жыл бұрын

@Steve Steele I never thought the Gamblers had large crowds wow

This guy has been through some tough times

So cool that Jim's daughter graduated from our home town!

Man Kelly got back up after major injuries and kept on playing. Tough

Seeing all the great things Jim's do, win the super bowl is a little acomplishment, by far the toughtest QB un NFL history, I'm Bills fan since 27 years ago because of this guy, and I from México never being in US but that guy and that team inspire me.

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.

Incredible!