Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch has recently purchased retired Bills quarterback legend Jim Kelly’s mansion, according to the Buffalo News, which cited sources familiar with the transaction. Kelly was seeking $589,000 for the listing in Orchard Park, N.Y., but it wasn’t disclosed what the ultimate selling price was. According to the News’ description of the three-story home, which was built in 1989, it’s a posh spot to rest your head. Per the article, Lynch’s new dwelling is a: “4,800-square-foot custom-built home has everything a professional athlete needs. In addition to a poker room, bar with walk-in cooler and dance floor, home theater, office suite, workout studio and bocce court, it also features a museum-quality trophy room where Kelly’s collection of football memorabilia had been on display. The five-bedroom home, situated on a full-acre lot, has an additional three-bedroom suite on its basement level.” No word yet on whether Lynch likes the sport of bocce. IMPORTANT UPDATE: According to radio station 97 Rock, Jim Kelly said the article is not correct and he has denied that he sold his house to Bills running back Marshawn Lynch. Per the radio station, Kelly said: “Marshawn is not moving in.” Kelly plans to make a radio appearance Monday morning to address the report.
REPORT: LYNCH BUYS JIM KELLY’S HOUSE . . . OR DOES HE?
Published March 8, 2009 02:49 PM