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Joe Delaney’s Legacy Saves Lives | Kansas City Chiefs News
On June 29th, we honor Joe Delaney, the Chiefs’ beloved running back who died heroically in 1983 while saving three drowning children — despite never knowing how to swim. His sacrifice birthed the Joe Delaney Learn to Swim Program, now teaching over 3,500 kids annually through YMCA partnerships. A Rookie of the Year, he left at 24, but his legacy lives on: a Presidential Citizens Medal, retired jersey 37, a park monument, and expanding swim safety banners across Kansas City. His story proves that one brave act can change lives — and save them. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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