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Cincinnati Bearcats Legend Jim Kelly Jr. Passes Away

10/15/2025

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Jim Kelly Jr., a Cincinnati Bearcats football broadcaster and former wide receiver, died on Sunday night surrounded by family.
He played wide receiver at the University of Cincinnati from 1972 to 1975 and joined the radio booth in 1988, contributing to Bearcats football for over 30 years.
Kelly was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017, and Cincinnati Director of Athletics John Cunningham stated he embodied Bearcats football.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah, and four sons, with memorial service details to be announced later.

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Jim Kelly Jr., a Cincinnati Bearcats football broadcaster and former wide receiver, died on Sunday night surrounded by family.
He played wide receiver at the University of Cincinnati from 1972 to 1975 and joined the radio booth in 1988, contributing to Bearcats football for over 30 years.
Kelly was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017, and Cincinnati Director of Athletics John Cunningham stated he embodied Bearcats football.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah, and four sons, with memorial service details to be announced later.