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Leroy Kelly (born May 20, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American football player. A Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, he played for the Cleveland Browns from 1964-73.

During his 10-year NFL career, the 6-foot, 202-pound running back rushed for 7,274 yards on 1,727 carries with 74 touchdowns and an additional 13 receiving scores. He was named All-NFL five times and to six Pro Bowls.

Kelly led the NFL in rushing in 1967 and '68, also leading the league in rushing touchdowns for three consecutive years from 1966-68.

Kelly also was a talented punt and kick returner, who averaged 10.5 yards per punt return and 23.5 yards per kick return during his career.

Prior to his pro career, Kelly attended Simon Gratz H.S. in Philadelphia and Morgan State University in Baltimore. He was selected by the Browns in the eighth round of the 1964 NFL Draft. During his rookie season, he was a key return man contributing to the Browns' 1964 NFL Championship. Initially he was a backup running back, behind featured fullback Jim Brown and blocking halfback Ernie Green. After Brown's retirement, he became the Browns' featured back.

Kelly was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.

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His brother Pat Kelly
was an All-Star outfielder who played for five teams during a 15-year major league career.

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Athletes - Leroy Kelly

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