Brian Kelley (football linebacker)

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Brian Kelly
Date of birth: September 1, 1951 (1951-09-01) (age 56)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Dallas, Texas
Career information
Position(s): Linebacker
College: California Lutheran
NFL Draft: 1973 / Round: 14 / Pick: 353
Organizations
 As player:
1973-1983 New York Giants
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Brian Lee Kelley (born September 1, 1951 in Dallas, Texas) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League who played his entire career for the New York Giants (1973-1983). He played college football at California Lutheran University. As a member of the Giants, Kelley was a member of the Crunch Bunch, a team of fierce linebackers composed of Kelley, Brad Van Pelt, Lawrence Taylor, and Harry Carson. The group is widely considered one of the best defensive combos in NFL history.