Joe Delaney passed away today in 1983.

[|Zach|]

Keep him in your thoughts...tell the story.

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[redfan]

RIP, good guy.

[Rasputin]

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[|Zach|]

Adding to OP thanks.

[Just Passin' By]

God bless his soul

[Chief Roundup]

We need more people like this man in our society.

[Prison Bitch]

RIP

This was right about the time I started getting into pro sports. I think Delaney/arrival of Dan Quisenberry is about my earliest sports memories. (I vaguely remember Brett's chase for .400 in 1980 but in all honesty, playing whiffle ball in the cul de sac with the neighborhood was more interesting)

[|Zach|]

So I know this thread isn't about food but bumping it anyway.

[Eleazar]

Until I wandered in here I didn't know anything about him. It doesn't seem like he is mentioned all that much anymore. I'm glad that people here keep his memory alive.

[Deberg_1990]

Until I wandered in here I didn't know anything about him. It doesn't seem like he is mentioned all that much anymore. I'm glad that people here keep his memory alive.

Yea, if it wasnt for this place, its almost like no one would remember him. I almost never hear anyone in the media talk about him anymore.

Its too bad, i think his story has potential to make a very good movie.

[Chiefshrink]

Had he lived the 80's would have been kinder to our record for sure and maybe Blackledge would not have been a total bust because Joe was there to lean on but then maybe not:shrug:

[Chiefshrink]

Its too bad, i think his story has potential to make a very good movie.

For sure because Delaney was in the Walter Payton category at that very time and he was every bit as talented as Walter IMO.

[confused]

One of the greats. His 56 game hitting streak is something that will never be touched.

[stonedstooge]

One of the greats. His 56 game hitting streak is something that will never be touched.

You need to add Dazed to that Confused

[KCwolf]

One of the greats. His 56 game hitting streak is something that will never be touched.

U R a complete Disaster ... My Advice is find a message board that is filled w/Psyco's ... You will be @ home

[chiefs1111]

Until I wandered in here I didn't know anything about him. It doesn't seem like he is mentioned all that much anymore. I'm glad that people here keep his memory alive.

PFT does an article on him every year.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/29/remembering-joe-delaney-31-years-later/

[confused]

U R a complete Disaster ... My Advice is find a message board that is filled w/Psyco's ... You will be @ home
You have the grammar structure of Terri Schiavo. Just because you're a Red Sox fan doesn't mean you have to shit on one of the greats.

[Rams Fan]

You have the grammar structure of Terri Schiavo. Just because you're a Red Sox fan doesn't mean you have to shit on one of the greats.

You're a fucking idiot.

[confused]

You're a ****ing idiot.
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[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

He would have drowned at age 55 today.

[Easy 6]

He is the single biggest reason I'm a Chiefs fan... it takes a lot to pull someones attention away from Walter Payton and Tony Dorsett.

His play on the field and his personal bravey and heart are legendary... why is his so called park still just a field of weeds?

[BullJunkandIron]

I was in basic training in Fort Jackson, SC when that happened. Sosad. He was going to save us.

[stumppy]

RIP Joe.

[scho63]

Bump worthy for sure....

Never really appreciated his greatness until years later.

R.I.P. to a hero and a great Chief.

(BTW-where is Zach? Did he suffer a TDS breakdown?)

[bdj23]

This happened before I was born but it always makes me sad to hear about.

[luv]

37 Forever

[Flying High D]

Go Joe Go

[Bowser]

This happened before I was born but it always makes me sad to hear about.

God I'm old

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

I remember how devastated this felt for a young Chiefs fan to lose a promising player on a team with little else at the time. It's great to see that he is recognized as the truly unselfish hero he was... RIP Joe.

[Mahomes_Is_God]

This man is well before my time but I'm so happy to learn about him today. What a brave dude. I myself have always struggled with swimming and have a fear of deep water. I hate to say it, but I don't think I would have attempted to do what he did (save those children). Joe Delaney is amazing.

[Sure-Oz]

@Chiefs: Joe Delaney's legacy will never fade. https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1145011672526086144/video/1

[Sure-Oz]

@ProFootballTalk: The NFL should consider doing something specific and significant to acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice made by Chiefs RB Joe Delaney, 36 years ago today https://wp.me/p14QSB-b12X @nflcommish

Remembering Joe Delaney, 36 years later

Posted by Mike Florio*on*June 28, 2019, 5:00 AM EDT

For many years now, we’ve remembered Joe Delaney on the anniversary of his death. This time, it’s got a slightly different feel, given that the team for which he played — the Chiefs — has had a bit of a rough stretch when it comes to player character issues.
But today the focus is on Delaney. Thirty-six years ago on Saturday, Delaney saw a trio of children drowning, and he acted.

“I can’t swim good,” Delaney said, rushing to the water, “‘but I’ve got to save those kids.'”
He save one, but two of them died in the water, with Delaney.
Joe Delaney, who would now be 60, entered the NFL in 1981, rushing for 1,121 yards and helping to lead the Chiefs to their first winning season since 1973. He was 24 when he died.
I’ll never forget Joe Delaney or the sacrifice he made. Every year at this time, I’ll write about Joe Delaney here. Inevitably, people will respond by explaining that they hadn’t previously heard about Joe Delaney.
Every football fan should know about Joe Delaney. Everyone, football fan or not, should know about him.

[KChiefs1]

https://youtu.be/p-JYdHaSHQ0

[kevrunner]

Such a sad day 39 years ago today. I look at his highlights, he was such a beast, it’s crazy that his weight was only listed at around 185, he really had some punishing runs. RIP

[scho63]

He was a legend in his short time on the Chiefs. He was one of my favorite all time players.
Hard to believe how long ago this was already.

He had the speed of Gale Sayers and the power of Earl Campbell.

For those who never saw him in action missed something truly special.

[JohnnyHammersticks]

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[JohnnyHammersticks]

Not a fan of Florio, except for this. Like someone mentioned above, they do this every year.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/06/29/joe-delaney-lost-his-life-trying-to-save-three-young-boys-39-years-ago-today/

[KentuckyChief]

Need to get his jersey to hang in the man cave

[mabbott]

Joe Delaney was the first Chief that I really liked. I was just a kid when he played and the fact that he gave his life trying to save others cemented his legacy for me. Being a great player is one thing, being a great person as well brings him to a whole new level.