Joe Delaney

Joe Alton Delaney (/dɪˈleɪni/; October 30, 1958 – June 29, 1983) was an American football running back who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL). In his two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, Delaney set four franchise records that would stand for more than 20 years. His nephew is Terrace Marshall Jr.

For the Irish snooker player, see Joe Delaney (snooker player). For the American football tackle, see Joe Delaney (tackle). For people with a similar name, see Joseph Delaney (disambiguation).

Joe Delaney
No. 37
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:October 30, 1958
Henderson, Texas, U.S.
Died:June 29, 1983 (age 24)
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Haughton
(Haughton, Louisiana)
College:Northwestern State
NFL draft:1981 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing att-yards:329–1,501
Receptions-yards:33–299
Touchdowns:3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

He was a two-time All-American athlete for the Northwestern State Demons football team, as well as a track and field star. Delaney played two seasons with the Chiefs and was chosen as the AFC Rookie of the Year in 1981 by United Press International.

Delaney died on June 29, 1983, while attempting to rescue three children from drowning in a pond in Monroe in northeastern Louisiana. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Citizen's Medal from U.S. President Ronald W. Reagan. While not officially retired, his jersey number while playing for the Chiefs, No. 37, has not been worn since his death.

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