OT: Remembering Chiefs RB Joe Delaney.

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The 1982 strike, and a detached retina, limited Joe Delaney to 380 rushing yards in his second season. But he still had a bright football future.


Then came June 29, 1983. The children were struggling in a man-made pond in Monroe, Louisiana. Joe Delaney didn’t hesitate to help.

“I can’t swim good, but I’ve got to save those kids,” Delaney said. “If I don’t come up, get somebody.”

Joe Delaney lost his life that day. He was only 24. He left behind a wife and three young daughters.

Remembering Joe Delaney, 43 years after he died

24-year-old running back gave his life to try to save three children.

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