Dick Haley
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Midway, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Positions | Safety, cornerback, halfback, end | ||||||||
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| Born | October 2, 1937 Midway, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | March 10, 2023 (aged 85) | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 183 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||
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| College | Pittsburgh | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1959: 9th round, 100th overall pick | ||||||||
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George Richard Haley Jr. (October 2, 1937 – March 10, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings, and Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and was selected in the ninth round of the 1959 NFL draft.
Born in Midway, Pennsylvania[1] to George and June Haley,[2] Haley resided in Midway, where he was a student at Midway High School (now Fort Cherry) where he was a four-year member of the school's football team.[3]
After his graduation in 1955, he attended the University of Pittsburgh. During his time with the Pitt Panthers, he lettered thrice and was named the team's starting running back for his final two seasons. In 1958, he led the team in rushing attempts and yards as well as scoring. In the East-West Shrine Bowl, he returned an 86-yard punt for a touchdown.[3]
Playing career
Haley was selected by the Washington Redskins in the ninth round of the 1959 NFL draft. Initially drafted as a free safety, he played two seasons with the Redskins, accumulating 21 starts, one interception, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. He was subsequently traded to Minnesota, where he returned to the halfback position. After two seasons with the Vikings, he went on to play for his hometown team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he finished his playing career. During his time in Pittsburgh he changed positions twice; starting as a halfback before being moved to the strong safety position and later back to a free safety.[4]