Joe Delaney. The ultimate example of selflessness.

[Iceman 2993]

RIP Joe Delaney, who passed on this day, June 29, 1983 while trying to save 3 kids from drowning, even though he could not swim.   I was 12 years old and aware of how he had burst on the NFL scene as a rookie and a small town guy.  It did not make sense to me how he died.  In a way, it still doesn't; but that's what BAMFs do in life.

RIP Joe Delaney.  A true American Hero in every sense of the word.

 

as for the early 80's, holy cow the AFC was so much fun in that era.

 

 

[Saint Tacky 1653]

"Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for another"

[msucolt45 4237]

Iceman - Thank you for posting that piece about Joe Delaney.

[SHOOTER12 8890]

Damn, I had totally forgot about Mr Delaney. Thanks for the post Iceman.

[The Earl of Texas 3217]

What kind of fucked up world is this where men like Joe die young but posters on this site get to live long, full lives.

Thanks Ice. RIP to a brave and fantastic man.