Tim Delaney
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| Positions | Tight end, wide receiver |
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| Born | June 20, 1948 Chino, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
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| High school | Chino (CA) |
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Tim Delaney (born June 20, 1948) is a former American football tight end and wide receiver. Delaney played college football for Mt. San Antonio College in 1967 and for the San Diego State Aztecs from 1968 to 1970.[1] As a junior in 1970, he ranked among the national receiving leaders with 85 receptions (third), 1,259 receiving yards (fourth), and 14 receiving touchdowns (second).[2] He also set an NCAA single-game record with six receiving touchdowns against New Mexico State in 1969.[3][4] In 1970, he tallied 62 receptions for 794 yards and was selected as the team's most valuable player.[2][5]
Delaney also played professional football, including preseason stints with the New York Giants in 1971 and with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1973.[1]
Delaney played for The Hawaiians of the World Football League (WFL) in 1974 and 1975.[1] Despite missing six quarters with a broken hand and playing with a cast upon his return, he led the WFL with 89 receptions in 1974.[6][7] He also tallied 1,232 yards and eight touchdowns in 1974. In 1975, he caught 44 passes for 584 yards.[1]
Delaney was inducted into the San Diego State Hall of Fame in 1990.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Tim Delaney". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
- 1 2 "Tim Delaney". SR/College Football. Sports Reference. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
- 1 2 "Tim Delaney". GoAztecs.com. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Delaney will probably end college grid play". Chino Champion. January 14, 1970. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Delaney Honored". Santa Barbara News-Press. December 18, 1970. p. A1 4TH – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Delaney Is Top WFL Receiver". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. November 19, 1974. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Ron Moyer (July 3, 1975). "Delaney Is Tops in Efficiency". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. p. D3.
- American football tight ends
- San Diego State Aztecs football players
- The Hawaiians players
- 1948 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from San Bernardino County, California
- People from Chino, California
- Chino High School alumni
- Mt. SAC Mounties football players
- American football wide receivers
- New York Giants players
- St. Louis Cardinals (football) players