Background
Kelly, Leroy was born on May 20, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA.
Kelly, Leroy was born on May 20, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA.
Student, Morgan State University.
A Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, he played for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League from 1964-1973. During his 10-year NFL career, this 6", 202-lb running back rushed for 7,274 yards and 74 touchdowns on 1,727 carries for 4.2 yards per carry. He also caught 190 passes for 2,281 yards and 13 touchdowns.
On special teams, he returned 94 punts for 990 yards and 3 touchdowns, and 76 kickoffs for 1,784 yards.
Overall, he gained 12,330 all-purpose yards and scored 90 touchdowns. He was named All-NFL five times and to six Pro Bowls.
Kelly led the NFL in rushing for two consecutive seasons (1967-1968), and in rushing touchdowns for three (1966-1968). He also was a talented punt and kick returner, who averaged 10.5 yards per punt return and 23.5 yards per kick return for his career.