A Cincinnati Bearcats legend is gone. If you've listened to a University of Cincinnati Bearcats football game anytime since 1988, you've likely heard Jim Kelly Jr. (or just Jim Kelly, as he preferred) ...

The Moeller High School graduate also was a guitarist and singer with Ooh La La & The Greasers. Few people have meant more to University of Cincinnati football than Jim Kelly Jr. Kelly, who died ...

University of Cincinnati Hall of Famer Jim Kelly Jr. has died, according to the university.The school says he died surrounded by his family on Sunday night."Our hearts are with Jim Kelly and his ...

71, passed away October 12, 2025. Arrangements provided by Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home. Services on Oct 19, 3:00pm at Mihovk-Rosenacker F.H. 10211 Plainfield Rd. 45241. Rest Haven Memorial Park.

CINCINNATI — The Bearcats community has heavy hearts this week, amidst news that former UC wide receiver and longtime football color commentator Jim Kelly Jr. has passed away following a battle with ...

Jim Kelly Jr., the longtime voice of University of Cincinnati football and former wide receiver for the Bearcats, has died, the program announced. Kelly died Sunday night “surrounded by his family,” ...

Jim Kelly Jr. died Sunday, Oct. 12, at age 71 after a bout with cancer that affected him much of the past two seasons. His ...