Fansided

Each NHL team’s most famous superfan

By Cody Rivera

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 06: David Perron #57 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates against the San Jose Sharks in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 6, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Perron
SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 06: David Perron #57 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates against the San Jose Sharks in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 6, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Perron /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 24: Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly gives a thumbs up to cameras before the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos on September 24, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats denver 26-16. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 24: Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly gives a thumbs up to cameras before the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos on September 24, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats denver 26-16. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

Buffalo Sabres: Jim Kelly

Jim Kelly is very well known in the city of Buffalo, but it isn’t because of hockey.

Kelly captivated the hearts of Buffalo fans for his abilities on the football field, playing quarterback for their beloved Buffalo Bills from 1986 to 1996.

Kelly was once a first-round selection in the NFL Draft, being taken 14th overall in 1983. Before joining up with the Bills in Buffalo, however, he spent two seasons playing for the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League. After the USFL folded in 1986, Kelly finally brought his talents to Ralph Wilson Stadium, which would be his home for the next 11 seasons, establishing his connection to the city of Buffalo.

Kelly found a lot of success during his tenure with the Bills, being selected to five Pro Bowls, being the NFL passer rating leader in 1990, NFL passing touchdowns leader in 1991, and leading the Bills to four consecutive AFC championships from 1990 to 1993. Unfortunately, however, Kelly’s tenure with the Bills is probably most remembered for the fact that the team lost those four straight Super Bowls they went to in the early ‘90s, especially the first one — Super Bowl XXV, which the Bills lost after Scott Norwood’s game-winning field goal went wide right in the final seconds.

But even though Kelly will always be remembered as a football guy in the city of Buffalo, he is still frequently seen at the KeyBank Center showing support for the Buffalo Sabres. His connection to the city of Buffalo has never waned.

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