FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday, June 2, 2001

Orchard Park, NY - The Buffalo Bills today announced that the date has been set for former quarterback Jim Kelly's Wall of Fame ceremony. Kelly, the all-time leading passer in franchise history, will be honored in festivities on Sunday, November 18 when the Bills host the Seattle Seahawks.

"I am very honored to have my name added to the Bills Wall of Fame," said Kelly. "The November 18th game against the Seattle Seahawks will be a very special one for my family, friends, fans, and myself as my name will be unveiled next to some of the most celebrated names in Bills history. It is an honor that I will cherish forever."

Kelly and former Bills nose tackle Fred Smerlas will be added to the Wall of Fame in 2001 and will become the 17th and 18th members of the group. No date has been set for Smerlas' ceremony.