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John Kelley

  • Class
    1975
  • Induction
    1998
  • Sport(s)
    Football

John Kelley, Football (1998)
Inducted as an Athlete - Friday, October 2, 1998

Varsity Letter - 1973, 74, 75

Conference Honours
O.Q.I.F.C Conference record, longest Punt Return in a game - 130 yds
First team O.Q.I.F.C. All-star - 1973, 1974
#1 Interception Return Yards (80) - 1973
#1 Interception Return Yards (98) - 1974
#1 Longest Kickoff Return (50) - 1975
#1 Punt Return Average (17.5) - 1975
#1 Interception (4) - 1975

National Honours
First Team All-Canadian - 1973, 74

University Honours
Established 13 school records
Most Interceptions in a Career - 12
Most Interceptions in a Game - 3
Most Seasons as Interception Leader - 3
Statistical Leader in Punt Return Yardage - 1973, 75
Statistical Leader in Kickoff Return Yardage - 1973, 75
Statistical Leader in Interceptions - 1973, 74, 75

Other Honours
C.F.L. Territorial Draft Pick by the Hamilton tiger cats - 1976

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