Barbershopman
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I read a reprint of Frank Deford's excellent SI article on Joe Delaney yesterday.
Thirty-five years ago yesterday, June 29, 1983, Delaney who was ready to start his third year as a Kansas City Chiefs running back, died trying to save three boys who had wandered onto a construction site and into a make-shift pond. Delaney was described as a beginner swimmer at best by his family in the article, but didn't hesitate trying to save those boys. One of the boys was saved, the other two lost their lives along with Delaney.
No player has worn the number 37 since Delaney's death, and he is a member of the ring of honor at Arrowhead Stadium, however the Chiefs have never "officially" retired his number. It's time for the Chiefs to do the right thing and retire his number. Thirty five years is too long for a hero like Delaney.
Barbershopman
Thirty-five years ago yesterday, June 29, 1983, Delaney who was ready to start his third year as a Kansas City Chiefs running back, died trying to save three boys who had wandered onto a construction site and into a make-shift pond. Delaney was described as a beginner swimmer at best by his family in the article, but didn't hesitate trying to save those boys. One of the boys was saved, the other two lost their lives along with Delaney.
No player has worn the number 37 since Delaney's death, and he is a member of the ring of honor at Arrowhead Stadium, however the Chiefs have never "officially" retired his number. It's time for the Chiefs to do the right thing and retire his number. Thirty five years is too long for a hero like Delaney.
Barbershopman
