Jim Kelly Jr.

By Ben Axelrod on 10/14/202510/14/2025

Longtime Cincinnati Bearcats radio analyst and former wide receiver Jim Kelly Jr. has passed away at the age of 71.

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Ben Axelrod is a veteran of the sports media landscape, having most recently worked for NBC's Cleveland affiliate, WKYC. Prior to his time in Cleveland, he covered Ohio State football and the Big Ten for outlets including Cox Media Group, Bleacher Report, Scout and Rivals.

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