- Dave Foley (American football)
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Dave Foley Date of birth: October 28, 1947 Place of birth: Cincinnati, Ohio Career information Position(s): Tackle College: Ohio State NFL Draft: 1969 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26 Organizations As player: 1969-1971
1972-1977New York Jets
Buffalo BillsCareer highlights and awards Pro Bowls: 1973 Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com David ("Dave") Foley (born October 28, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a former college and professional offensive lineman of the 1960s and '70s.
Foley was a three-year starter at offensive tackle for the Ohio State Buckeyes under head coach Woody Hayes. Foley stated that he did not intend to come to Ohio State but was won over by charisma of coach Hayes and by seeing The Ohio State University Marching Band performing in Ohio Stadium. Foley played right tackle in 1966 and 1967, and moved to left tackle in 1968. Prior to his senior year, he was named a team co-captain, along with linebacker Dirk Worden. That year the Buckeyes finished the season undefeated and was voted consensus national champion after defeating the University of Southern California in the 1969 Rose Bowl.
Foley was a consensus All-America selection in 1968. He was also a three-year Academic All American. He was elected to the Ohio State Varsity O Hall of Fame in 1984.
Foley was selected in the first round of the 1969 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. After two years with the Jets he was traded to the Buffalo Bills, where he played for the remainder of his professional career. He was selected for the Pro Bowl in 1973.
Preceded by
Richard AndersonOhio State Buckeyes football
starting right tackle
1966-67Succeeded by
Rufus MayesPreceded by
Dick HimesOhio State Buckeyes football
starting left tackle
1968Succeeded by
Dave CheneyOhio State Buckeyes Football 1968 Consensus National Champions John Brockington | Dave Foley | Leo Hayden | Rex Kern | Rufus Mayes | Jim Otis | Ted Provost | Mike Sensibaugh | Jim Stillwagon | Jack Tatum
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