Pat Kelly (1998) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame - University of Richmond Athletics

Pat Kelly

Induction:
1998
Class:
1974

Pat Kelly was a star football player in the early 1970s. He played linebacker for the Spiders' defense. A three-time All-Southern Conference selection, Kelly recorded 102 tackles in 1971, 95 tackles in 1972 and 99 tackles in 1973. He was a co-captain during his senior season of 1973 and was named National Lineman of the Week by the Associated Press following the West Virginia game on October 20. Against the Mountaineers, Kelly had eleven unassisted tackles, twelve assisted tackles, four pass breakups and two interceptions as the Spiders defeated West Virginia 38-17 before 21,172 at City Stadium in Richmond. He played in the Blue-Gray game in 1973 and played in the national Football League for the Baltimore Colts in 1974.