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The Pro Bowler Who Gave His Life to Save Others | Kansas City Chiefs News
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On June 29, 1983, NFL star Joe Delaney, just 24 and a Pro Bowler, dove into a Louisiana pond to save children—even though he couldn’t swim well. One child lived, another died. Delaney’s sacrifice left behind a grieving family and a legacy of heroism. The Chiefs honored him, fans shared his story online, and his courage continues to inspire: a man too good for this world, who gave everything to protect others.
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