Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly's accomplishments will soon be immortalized in the home stadium of one of his biggest NFL rivals.
Kelly -- the quarterback who led the Buffalo Bills to four straight Super Bowl appearances in the early 1990s -- was among five people announced Thursday as this year's inductees into the Miami Hurricanes' Ring of Honor.
The event takes place when the Hurricanes host Virginia Tech Nov. 13 at Dolphin Stadium, the facility Miami shares with the NFL's Dolphins, one of Kelly's divisional rivals as a player.
Kelly was 8-4 at Miami as a starter for the Bills. The Hurricanes' ring of honor is only displayed at the stadium during their games.
Other inductees are Edgerrin James, Cortez Kennedy, Jim Otto and Heisman Trophy winner Gino Torretta.
"The University of Miami has a football legacy that rivals that of any program in the country, and this group exudes the success and excellence that is synonymous with 'The U,' "
Miami athletic director Kirby Hocutt said. "All five inductees have had a great amount of success in life -- on and off the football field."
Criteria used in the selection process include athletic achievements at Miami and at the professional level, commitment and loyalty to the continued success of the university and its athletic department and a personal commitment to courage, fortitude, honesty and integrity.
"We have had so many great players play at the University of Miami, and it's never an easy decision when it comes to adding to our Ring of Honor,"
Miami coach Randy Shannon said. "A tremendous group has been selected for this next induction."
James, of the Arizona Cardinals, is a four-time Pro Bowler and played at Miami from 1996 through 1998. His cousin Javarris James is a junior running back for this year's Hurricanes.
Kelly was an All-American in 1982. Kennedy was an All-American defensive tackle for Miami in 1989 and is a former NFL defensive player of the year.
Otto played center for Miami from 1957-59 and was a 12-time Pro Bowl selection, now working in the front office for the Oakland Raiders. Torretta won the Heisman in 1992 and played for six different NFL clubs.
