Jim Kelly to serve as grand marshal at Miami homecoming
Former Miami quarterback and Hall of Famer Jim Kelly will serve as grand marshal during the university's homecoming celebrations this year, according to the school's website.
Kelly will also be an honorary captain on Oct. 31, when the Hurricanes host North Carolina at Sun Life Stadium as part of alumni weekend.
“The University of Miami was and remains an important part of my life,” Kelly said. "My family and I are honored and we look forward to being Grand Marshal of the Homecoming Parade and Honorary Captain for the Homecoming Football Game against North Carolina. Go ‘Canes!”
Kelly was Miami's pivot from 1979-83, and was inducted into the school's sports hall of fame in 1992. Following his tenure at Miami, he quarterbacked the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances from 1991-94, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
He was declared cancer free in late August after undergoing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation to treat squamous cell carcinoma.