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Kelly was drafted in the 8th round of the 1964 NFL draft by the Browns.
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Kelly began his career as a backup to Jim Brown and was used mostly as a return man. He led the NFL in punt returns his second season.
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Following Jim Brown's retirement, Kelly took over as Cleveland's starter. He responded by capturing back-to-back NFL rushing titles in 1967 and 1968.
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Leroy established himself as one of the most feared ball carriers in the history of the National Football League.
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Hall of Fame guard Gene Hickerson played a key role in Kelly's success.
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Leroy was a starter in three straight Pro Bowls and played in a total of six Pro Bowl games.
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In his first three years as a starter, Leroy rushed for 1,000 yards.
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Kelly earned All-NFL honors five times in his career.
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During his career, he won four individual statistical championships, including NFL rushing titles in 1967 and 1968.
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Kelly excelled as a punt and kickoff return specialist, particularly in his early years in the NFL.
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Kelly gained 2,281 yards on 190 pass receptions during his career.
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He missed only four games in 10 seasons.
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Leroy was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on July 30, 1994.
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Leroy Kelly (left), Bobby Mitchell, and Jim Brown joined guard Gene Hickerson on stage during the 2007 enshrinement. Kelly was one of three 1,000-yard runners who ran behind Hickerson in Cleveland.
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Leroy's Hall of Fame mural.
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Kelly's bronze bust.