Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, along with his wife, Jill, and daughter, Erin, were at the Billy Graham Library March 5 to sign copies of Kelly Tough, a book written by Jill and Erin about Jim's struggles with cancer and the faith that got them through.
Charlotte, North Carolina, is home to many Buffalo Bills fans who came out to meet the Kelly family.
Erin Kelly, a junior at Liberty University, signs copies of Kelly Tough, which she co-authored with her mother.
As hundreds waited in line, a few took time to see what Kelly Tough is all about.
Signing away for fans.
Buffalo Bills helmets were some of the most popular items signed by Jim Kelly, who led the Bills to four Super Bowl appearances.
The Kellys were warm and personable, connecting in some way with everyone who came to the Billy Graham Library.
Jim and Jill Kelly talk with a family whose child is suffering from Krabbe disease, a rare nervous system disorder.
Jim Kelly chats with a girl who suffers from Krabbe disease, the same disorder shared by the Kellys' son, Hunter. In 2005, Hunter died at the age of 8. His memory lives on with the Hunter's Hope Foundation, established to help research this rare disease.
Erin Kelly greeted the crowd and expressed "what an honor" it was to be at the Billy Graham Library. Her book, Kelly Tough, written at the age of 19, is a New York Times best-seller.
All kinds of memorabilia were brought to the Billy Graham Library.
Wearing one of his Super Bowl rings, Jim Kelly signs a Bills jersey.
Buffalo Bills fans are well represented in the Charlotte area.
Exposing one of the youngest Buffalo fans to a Bills legend.
