Marv Kellum Obituary
On Saturday, February 4, 2023, Kellum died at home, surrounded by family, and lifted in love. Kellum fought hard until the end of his life against digestive and multiple myeloma cancers. Kellum’s oncologists referred to him as a “warrior” throughout his treatment. Marv was born on June 23, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, and was known as “Buddy” at the time.
Kellum attended LeCompton High School, where he played 8-man football, basketball, and track, before transferring to Wichita State University. Marv signed as an undrafted free agent with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1974 after a successful collegiate career playing defense at Wichita State. Kellum later became a member of the Steelers’ first two World Championships, Super Bowls IX and X.
Marv was best known for scooping up the ball on the opening kickoff of the second half in Super Bowl IX against the Minnesota Vikings. The Steelers went on to win 16-6, they’re first of four world championships in six years. Marv played for the Steelers for three seasons and the St. Louis Cardinals for one before retiring and joining the Carpenters Union in 1977.