Tim Foley (offensive tackle)
Timothy John Foley (born May 30, 1958) is a former American football offensive tackle who played for the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Notre Dame.[1][2]
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| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 30, 1958 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight: | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Roger Bacon |
| College: | Notre Dame |
| NFL Draft: | 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51 |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| 1977 NCAA Division I National Champion 1979 College Football All-America Team | |
Foley was a three-year starter for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish under head coach Dan Devine. Foley played left tackle and blocked for quarterback Joe Montana.[3] In 1977, the Fighting Irish were voted consensus national champions after defeating the previously unbeaten and No. 1 ranked Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl Classic. During his senior year, Foley was named a team captain, along with running back Vagas Ferguson and safety Dave Waymer. Foley was a consensus College Football All-America team selection in 1979.[4]
Foley was selected in the second round of the 1980 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts. After three seasons with the Colts, he ended his professional football career in 1982.[1]
Currently, Foley works at a life insurance and health group benefits company with his brother Dave Foley, who is a 1968 National Champion for the Ohio State Buckeyes and a former professional offensive lineman. Foley Benefits Group, LLC is based in Springfield, Ohio.
References
- "Timothy Foley". www.foleybenefitsgroup.com. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- "Tim Foley Stats, News and Video - T". NFL.com. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- Jablonski, David. "Rise of the Irish brings back memories for Foley". springfield-news-sun. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- "1979 College Football All-America Team", Wikipedia, 2021-01-18, retrieved 2021-05-26