Kelly, Parcells lead Hall of Fame finalists

Jim Kelly led the Bills to four Super Bowl appearances. Mike Powell/Allsport

CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- Quarterback Jim Kelly, coach Bill Parcells and team owner Art Modell are among 15 finalists announced Thursday for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Other finalists include coach George Allen, linebacker Harry Carson, tight end Dave Casper, defensive end L.C. Greenwood, punter Ray Guy, defensive lineman Dan Hampton, defensive backs Lester Hayes and Donnie Shell, offensive lineman Bob Kuechenberg, and wide receivers Art Monk, James Lofton and John Stallworth.

The class of 2002 will be announced Feb. 2, the day before the Super Bowl, after a vote of the hall's board of selectors.

Allen was recommended by the hall's seniors committee.

Kelly is the only candidate in his first year of eligibility. He passed for more than 3,000 yards in a season eight times during his career with the Buffalo Bills from 1986-96. Kelly led the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls, losing each time.

Parcells, who coached the New York Giants to Super Bowl victories in 1987 and 1991, turned around the fortunes of the Giants, New England Patriots and New York Jets. He led the Patriots to the 1996 Super Bowl, and twice was the NFL's coach of the year.

Guy could become the first player elected to the hall exclusively as a punter.

 

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