Joe Delaney was born in Henderson, Texas, and came out of Haughton High School in Haughton, Louisiana. From there his career ran through college football at Northwestern State and the 1981 NFL Draft, where the Kansas City Chiefs took him in the second round, and it eventually earned him a place in the College Football Hall of Fame.
He was selected in the 2nd round (No. 41 overall) of the 1981 NFL Draft. His professional career included the Kansas City Chiefs. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. He died on June 29, 1983.
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Career highlights
- UPI AFC Rookie of Year (1981)
- Pro Bowl (1981)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1981)
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
Honors as listed in Joe Delaney's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Kansas City Chiefs (1981–1982)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Joe Delaney go to?
Joe Delaney played high school football at Haughton High School in Haughton, Louisiana (Bossier Parish).
Is Joe Delaney from Shreveport?
Joe Delaney played high school football in the Shreveport–Bossier area, at Haughton High School in Haughton; he was born in Henderson, Texas.
Where did Joe Delaney play college football?
Joe Delaney played college football at Northwestern State.
When was Joe Delaney drafted?
Joe Delaney was drafted in the 2nd round, No. 41 overall, of the 1981 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Is Joe Delaney in the College Football Hall of Fame?
Yes. Joe Delaney is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
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