About Tim Foley
Lived 1948 – 2023 (aged 74–75). Tim Foley was an American american football player and amway distributor.
Thomas David "Tim" Foley (January 22, 1948 – September 24, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL).
Foley starred at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois, before playing college football for the Purdue Boilermakers, receiving All-American honors as a defensive back in 1969. He then played 11 seasons (1970–1980) in the NFL, all of which were with the Dolphins. In 1973, he set an NFL record when he returned two blocked punts for touchdowns in a November 11th matchup against the Baltimore Colts. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1979.
1968 Academic All-America® • 1969 Academic All-America®
Tim Foley was inducted into the CoSIDA Academic All-America® Hall of Fame in 1997.
Foley was an analyst for TBS College Football as well as Miami Dolphins preseason.
Post career he worked as a college football analyst. He also was a Founder Crown Ambassador in the Amway business.
Tim Foley died at his home in St. Augustine, Florida, on September 24, 2023, at the age of 75.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tim Foley?
American football player
When was Tim Foley born?
Tim Foley was born on 22 January 1948 in Evanston.
When did Tim Foley die?
Tim Foley died in 2023.
What was Tim Foley's occupation?
Tim Foley was an american football player and amway distributor.
What nationality was Tim Foley?
Tim Foley was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tim Foley (defensive back)
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