theesir Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 (edited) http://www.buffalonews.com/incoming/article270178.ece Cancer took him from us much too young. I was shocked to hear the news. I enjoyed reading and listening to him my entire adult life. May he rest in peace. Edited December 1, 2010 by theesir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 http://www.buffalonews.com/incoming/article270178.ece Cancer took him from us much to young. I was shocked to hear the news. I enjoyed reading and listening to him my entire adult life. May he rest in peace. The Buffalo News had a gem. When I left town and saw other sports writers quote him and refer to his work I then realized how good he actually was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 That sucks man. RIP. Notice the article was written by Milt Northrop. What ever happened to Milt Northrop? I haven't heard his name in years. By the way, does anyone know the whereabouts of Art Wander? He can't still be alive, can he? That guy used to crack me up man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 RIP Jim Kelley sad to hear, I didn't even know he was sick. Good writer. BTW, when I glanced at the thread title I thought 2 people died, a HOF hockey writer AND someone named Jim Kelley because of the closeness of the name to the QB Jim Kelly, I kind of went, WHAT? Maybe it could be changed to "Buffalo icon, HOF hockey writer, Jim Kelley has passed" or something a little less mis-construable (just a suggestion, that "and" although correct grammar, just lends itself to being a bit un-headline like). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 RIP, Mr. Kelly. Dom sends his condolences, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 RIP. When I lived down south, I used to subscribe to the Snooze's Sunday edition to be able to read his "Inside Hockey" column. It arrived about 5 days late, but it still was a treat to read every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET1062 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 RIP Jim Kelley. My mom passed away from Pancreatic Cancer as well back in June. If anything good can come from his death, it would be awareness. Because the survival rate for PC is only 5%, there are very few survivors to participate in walks or help spread awareness and raise money. Those who are left behind must fight for a cure, money and research. While PC is the fourth leading killer amongst all cancers, it only receives 2% of all federal dollars devoted to cancer research. I am posting a few links below, Sabre fans will be familier with the Lustgarten Foundation, as PC is the cause of choice for Cablevision who owns MSG where you can watch the Sabres broadcasts. I encourage all of you to make a donation in Jim Kelleys honor to one of these causes, even a small one, and think of my mom for me. Thanks and Go Sabres and Go Bills! Pancreatic Cancer Network Lustgarten Foundation PS, I hope that spell check Nazi isnt on tonight, I am not in the mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 SO sad to hear this... RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Loved his writing and when he was on WNSA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWest Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 RIP, Mr. Kelly. Dom sends his condolences, too. Thats right Dom did choke him out didnt he? He was good. I think he used to do some corrsepondence work on WGR in Sabres pre game shows too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 RIP Jim. Great hockey writer and good guy. He definitely will be missed by all of us from Buffalo and anyone who likes hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede316 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandiegobillsfan Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 (edited) RIP Mr. Kelley!! I hope that your family and friends start to find peace and happiness soon. p.s. ET1062 your post got me thinking about my mother who is currently going through pancreatic cancer. She has been battling now for over a year. If I may be so rude to ask, How long did your Mother battle her cancer? Edited December 1, 2010 by sandiegobillsfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 RIP Jim Kelley, great writer. I hope the Sabres organization honors him in some fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigdaddyinOrlando Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Truly a treat to read his work! Way to early for him and now he is at peace in a better place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 May he rest in peace and be able to write as often as he wishes in the afterlife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 His clash with Dom will always stick in my mind, but he was one of the best hockey journalists out there. RIP, Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Bet there is some good story telling between he and Russ. Godspeed Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET1062 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 RIP Mr. Kelley!! I hope that your family and friends start to find peace and happiness soon. p.s. ET1062 your post got me thinking about my mother who is currently going through pancreatic cancer. She has been battling now for over a year. If I may be so rude to ask, How long did your Mother battle her cancer? She became Jaundiced in January and passed away in late June. My thoughts are with you and your mother Sandie, never give up hope, she has faught this longer than most and may just be one of those who beat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fconmy Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 RIP Jim Kelley, great writer. I hope the Sabres organization honors him in some fashion. He is being inducted into the Sabres HOF this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesir Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 Jim's self-written bio on Sportsnet.ca is a great read in its own right... http://www.sportsnet.ca/bios/kelley_jim/ Jim Harrington at the news also posted this link to Jim's 10 year retrospective article of "no goal". http://wnyh.presspublisher.us/blog/kelley-s-nhl-blog/game-6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 http://www.buffalonews.com/incoming/article270178.ece Cancer took him from us much too young. I was shocked to hear the news. I enjoyed reading and listening to him my entire adult life. May he rest in peace. Sad to hear, he was not only a great writer but also outstanding on tv and radio. One of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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