Five interesting facts about Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly

Jim Kelly is definitely one of the all-time great NFL quarterbacks. He helped lead the Buffalo Bills to four straight Super Bowls in the early 1990s, and while the team didn’t win any of them, that accomplishment alone is worthy of recognition.

Kelly was a fan favorite in Buffalo, and with good reason. Here’s a look at five interesting facts about this great NFL quarterback and a true Buffalo Bills legend.

#1 – 3,000-yard seasons, no problem

Jim Kelly was able to rack up eight 3,000-yard passing seasons during his Buffalo career. Through the 2009 season, the Bills as a franchise have only had thirteen 3,000-yard passing seasons in their history. The other five were made by Joe Ferguson (twice), Doug Flutie, Drew Bledsoe, and JP Losman.

#2 – Bring on the Jets!

The New York Jets allowed 33 touchdown passes to Jim Kelly during his career. This is more than he has pitched against any other team in the league.

#3 – Hey Andre, dig deep!

With 65 touchdown receptions thrown from number twelve, Andre Reed caught more touchdown passes from Jim Kelly than any other player in the league.

#4 – Double member of the Hall of Fame

Jim Kelly was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. He had also previously been inducted into the University of Miami Hall of Fame in 1992.

#5 – Get it up and running before the halfway point

Kelly threw more touchdown passes in the second quarter of the games in which he played, a total of 74, than in any other game quarter.