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Sports Prints - True Courage - Jim Kelly
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True Courage- Jim Kelly
(Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame. 2002)
Licensed by the National Football League, this painting was presented to Jim on behalf of the Pro Football Hall of Fame for his induction into the class of 2002. |
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The painting was officially unveiled on November 3rd at Kelly's ring ceremony during a televised presentation on field at half-time. The painting was presented to Jim by John Bankert, President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. |
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| The painting shows Jim Kelly throughout his life and career, illustrating his progression in both black and white and color images. It captures Jim as a 3-month-old baby in a milk bucket growing up on a farm in East Brady, Pennsylvania. Blended behind him is Jim as a youth when he won the punt pass and kick contest with the Pittsburgh Steelers. To the left is a picture of Jim as a young quarterback with the Miami Hurricanes. |
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| As the wooden floor of the barn gives way to the turf of the football field, we see Jim as we know him, a true champion, with his arms pointing to the stars. Featured over the painting is Jim accepting his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, class of 2002. |
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True Courage
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"Ah, But a Man's Reach
Should Exceed His Grasp, Or What's a Heaven For?" |
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- Robert Browning Andrea dell Sarto
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