Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly revealed that he suffered a stroke this spring and had to spend a few days in the hospital, though he feels "really good" now.Kelly spoke to reporters in Orchard Park, New York, during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Highmark Stadium, where the Bills will play beginning this season.While the day was ceremonial as the Bills begin a new era in their new stadium, Kelly's announcement wasn't news anyone expected."I had a little setback about a month and a half ago," Kelly explained, via ESPN.
"But right now, I feel good.Eyesight’s not great.
My hearing still sucks, but that’s part of life."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMFormer Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly stands on the field before a game between the Buffalo Bills and the Tennessee Titans at Highmark Stadium.(Mark Konezny/USA TODAY Sports)The 66-year-old Pro Football Hall of Famer has dealt with health problems in the past, including multiple cancer diagnoses.
His latest came in 2018 when he needed surgery to remove oral cancer and reconstruct his upper jaw.He also underwent chemotherapy in 2014 for cancer found in his maxillary sinus, and had an initial surgery in 2013 to remove squamous cell carcinoma from his upper jawbone.Kelly said that his recent cancer screenings came back "all good."JIM KELLY REFLECTS ON WHY HE 'DECIDED TO CHANGE MY LIFE' AND TURN TO FAITH"Everything’s good," he added.Kelly is well known in Bills lore, having been the team’s franchise quarterback from 1986-96, where he helped lead his team to four consecutive Super Bowls.
Unfortunately, all Bills fans remember how those ended – four straight defeats.Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly poses on the red carpet before the NFL Honors award show at Symphony Hall.(Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports)Thus, the Bills still don’t have a Vince Lombardi Trophy in their team facility despite having made runs in recent seasons with Josh Allen now at the helm for Buffal...