George Richard Haley Jr. is a well-known American football player and personnel specialist. He was born on October 2, 1937, and died on March 10, 2023.
Dick Haley Obituary
Dick Haley participated in the National Football League (NFL) as a cornerback with the Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings, and Pittsburgh Steelers, respectively.
He played collegiate football for the University of Pittsburgh before beginning his professional career and was subsequently selected in the ninth round of the 1959 NFL Draft.
Haley had a fantastic playing career and also excelled as a player personnel analyst for the Miami Dolphins. In addition, he served as the director of player personnel for the New York Jets from 1991 to 2007 and the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1990.
Remember that Haley played a key role in the Steelers selecting the four future Pro Football Hall of Famers from the illustrious 1974 NFL Draft class.
At the end of the decade, the team was led by rookies Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, and Mike Webster to victories in Super Bowl IX and three additional Super Bowls.
Importantly, Haley was the father of Todd Haley, a former offensive coordinator for the Steelers and Cleveland Browns as well as the former Kansas City Chiefs head coach. Haley passed away on March 10, 2023, at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy that will likely continue to inspire and drive upcoming generations of American football players.