Central State University Athletics

A standout athlete at Simeon Academy in Chicago, Illinois, Larry Kelly exemplified toughness and persistence at the running back position.

A two-time NAIA All-American, Kelly broke the 1000+ rushing yard mark in 1979 and 1980 seasons. In '79, Kelly ran for 1020 yards and 12 touchdowns. He averaged 102.0 yards per game and 5.4 yards per carry. In a game against Ashland, Kelly showed his stamina with a record 45 carries.

Kelly continued to punish opponents in the 1980 campaign. Kelly set a career-high with 1098 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. He averaged 122 yards per game and 4.2 yards per carry.

Kelly graduated from CSU in 1983. He went on to a long and disguised career in real-estate. He also established the California Realty Brokerage Business (1994) and the Realty Investment Corporation (2016). He also serves on the Board of Directors in Bond Hill and Roselawn communities in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Kelly currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife Hayley. Together, they have two sons TheMoor and Michael Cipollone. Kelly continues to show his unwavering support of Central State University as a Gold Member of the Marauder Athletic Booster Club.