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**luv** · 08-11-2011, 07:23 AM

So, tell me more about Joe Delaney. I've read that he set a couple of franchise records that remained in place for nearly 20 years, and he was the AFC Rookie of the Year? Did anyone see him play? How do you think he would have done with a longer career? Hall of Fame?

frankotank · 08-11-2011, 01:42 PM

I was a senior running back in high school and remember very clearly when he died. I'm certainly not a dude who can quote verses or anything, but every time I hear (or read) Joe Delaneys name I think of this - and probably only know it so well because of him.

John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Chiefshrink · 08-11-2011, 02:48 PM

Joe Delaney was the 1st Barry Sanders before there was Barry PERIOD. When Levy lost Barry Levy lost the Chiefs and never recovered. A damn shame.

Joe Delaney RULED!!!! in his short micro career

Chiefshrink · 08-11-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

...when JD ran, he didn't run like other players... it was like he had another gear and he ran so fast and so smoothly, it was nothing short of poetry in motion...it's hard to explain, but you know it when you see it.

**007** · 08-11-2011, 03:28 PM

He will always be one of my heroes. I only wish I could have seen him run in person.

Delaney37 · 08-11-2011, 03:33 PM

Joe was special. When my Dad and I watched him play my Dad said he looked like a man playing amongst boys. He had all the tools, vision, speed, power and hands. The only player I've seen play in my era that's kinda like him was Walter Payton but like what some of the posters said, he had a whole other gear he get hit. My Dad and uncle were long time KU football season ticket holders and they said watching Joe run reminded them of Gale Sayers because of his speed and the cuts he could hit. What could have been!

suzzer99 · 08-11-2011, 03:39 PM

Hearing that Joe Delaney died is one of the few times I remember exactly where I was.

stevieray · 08-11-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Delaney37

Joe was special. When my Dad and I watched him play my Dad said he looked like a man playing amongst boys. He had all the tools, vision, speed, power and hands. The only player I've seen play in my era that's kinda like him was Walter Payton but like what some of the posters said, he had a whole other gear he get hit. My Dad and uncle were long time KU football season ticket holders and they said watching Joe run reminded them of Gale Sayers because of his speed and the cuts he could hit. What could have been!

The painting that is your avatar hangs in the HOF at Northwestern State.

38yrsfan · 08-11-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by suzzer99

Hearing that Joe Delaney died is one of the few times I remember exactly where I was.

Same here, quite a shock as a Chief's fan. An incredible runner with amazing cut ability.

Delaney37 · 08-11-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

The painting that is your avatar hangs in the HOF at Northwestern State.

I didn't know that. I thank you again for posting it SR so I could use it as such.

**chefsos** · 08-11-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

...when JD ran, he didn't run like other players... it was like he had another gear and he ran so fast and so smoothly, it was nothing short of poetry in motion...it's hard to explain, but you know it when you see it.

It's weird...I always remember Joe as being a jitterbug. "Smooth" would have been just about the last word I'd have used to describe him. Seemed like he was all over the place, you know?

But I only saw a few of his games (on TV only) and memory does get fuzzy.

Deberg_1990 · 08-11-2011, 05:17 PM

Sounds like his story would make a great movie. I really don't remember watching him, I guess I was too young. I wish I could have seen him play.

Delaney37 · 08-11-2011, 05:23 PM

http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-footb...%99chiefs.html

Click the link if you like. Bob Gretz nails it about Joe Delaney. Being the great Chief player he was, he was a better man!

evenfall · 08-11-2011, 06:17 PM

Great to hear these stories, for those of us too young. Thanks to all you older timers for passing them on.

Delaney37 · 08-11-2011, 07:20 PM

A little context of the times for the younger Chiefs fans. Prior to Joe being drafted in the 2nd round the team was on a big decline that started around 1974(year?). Seeing him play in 1981, I know it gave me a little glimmer of hope that this once proud team was on the rise again. With his tragic loss it would be another 7 or 8 years before I'd see that glimmer again. With Haley at the helm now I'm seeing that glimmer again!

**luv** · 08-11-2011, 08:22 PM

I don't think I ever realized just how good he was. I really wouldn't mind getting his jersey. Think it will ever officially be retired?

08-11-2011, 07:23 AM
luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $5939600	#37 So, tell me more about Joe Delaney. I've read that he set a couple of franchise records that remained in place for nearly 20 years, and he was the AFC Rookie of the Year? Did anyone see him play? How do you think he would have done with a longer career? Hall of Fame?
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08-11-2011, 01:42 PM	#16
frankotank I like 'em mustard & biscuits Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Hill Casino cash: $10011076	I was a senior running back in high school and remember very clearly when he died. I'm certainly not a dude who can quote verses or anything, but every time I hear (or read) Joe Delaneys name I think of this - and probably only know it so well because of him. John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. __________________ A naked American man stole my balloons.
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08-11-2011, 03:28 PM	#19
007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $13800126 VARSITY	He will always be one of my heroes. I only wish I could have seen him run in person. __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
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08-11-2011, 03:33 PM	#20
Delaney37 Starter Join Date: Jun 2010 Casino cash: $6258800	Joe was special. When my Dad and I watched him play my Dad said he looked like a man playing amongst boys. He had all the tools, vision, speed, power and hands. The only player I've seen play in my era that's kinda like him was Walter Payton but like what some of the posters said, he had a whole other gear he get hit. My Dad and uncle were long time KU football season ticket holders and they said watching Joe run reminded them of Gale Sayers because of his speed and the cuts he could hit. What could have been!
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08-11-2011, 03:39 PM	#21
suzzer99 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: L.A. Casino cash: $2394284	Hearing that Joe Delaney died is one of the few times I remember exactly where I was.
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08-11-2011, 05:17 PM	#26
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3444454	Sounds like his story would make a great movie. I really don't remember watching him, I guess I was too young. I wish I could have seen him play.
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08-11-2011, 05:23 PM	#27
Delaney37 Starter Join Date: Jun 2010 Casino cash: $6258800	http://www.bobgretz.com/chiefs-footb...%99chiefs.html Click the link if you like. Bob Gretz nails it about Joe Delaney. Being the great Chief player he was, he was a better man!
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08-11-2011, 06:17 PM	#28
evenfall Starter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $10004900	Great to hear these stories, for those of us too young. Thanks to all you older timers for passing them on.
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08-11-2011, 07:20 PM	#29
Delaney37 Starter Join Date: Jun 2010 Casino cash: $6258800	A little context of the times for the younger Chiefs fans. Prior to Joe being drafted in the 2nd round the team was on a big decline that started around 1974(year?). Seeing him play in 1981, I know it gave me a little glimmer of hope that this once proud team was on the rise again. With his tragic loss it would be another 7 or 8 years before I'd see that glimmer again. With Haley at the helm now I'm seeing that glimmer again!
Posts: 555

08-11-2011, 08:22 PM	#30
luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $5939600	I don't think I ever realized just how good he was. I really wouldn't mind getting his jersey. Think it will ever officially be retired?
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