Every June 29, we remember Joe Delaney, because we want as many football fans as possible to know his story.
Plenty more will know his story later this year.
Via Vahe Gregorian of the Kansas City Star, ESPN is planning a 30 for 30 documentary regarding Delaney, with a planned premiere in August.
Delaney died 32 years ago today, while trying to save the lives of three drowning boys. Delaney couldn’t swim. That didn’t stop him from trying.
He managed to save one of the boys, but Delaney lost his life at the age of 24, leaving a wife and three young daughters behind.