Joe Delaney

In 1983, Joe Delaney, the NFL Chiefs’ Running Back, Sacrificed his Life to Save Three Children from Drowning. His Number is Unofficially Retired, and a Statue was Put Up in His Honor.

For two seasons, Joe Alton Delaney was the running back in the National Football League (NFL). Delaney set four franchise records during his two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, which would stand for over 20 years. But did you know that Joe Delaney was actually a hero? In 1983, NFL Chiefs running back Joe […]

In 1983, Joe Delaney, the NFL Chiefs’ Running Back, Sacrificed his Life to Save Three Children from Drowning. His Number is Unofficially Retired, and a Statue was Put Up in His Honor. Read More »