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Chariot Auto Group's Monday Night Memories: Purdue legendary DB Tim Foley

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Gold and Black Radio
Published
Mon 16 Oct 2023
Episode Link
https://www.blogtalkradio.com/goldandblackcom

Tim Foley was everybody's All-American he was known for being hard-hitting, a consummate leader, and Hollywood handsome. And when he passed away on Sept. 24 at age 75 after dealing with several years of dementia, it wasn't a surprise. It could have been a blessing.


In our Monday Night Memories series, we have the chance to get the thoughts of some of his former Boilermaker teammates who knew him best. Included on the simulcast are:


Quarterbacks Mike Phipps (he joins the Zoomcast at end), Don Kiepert


End Bob Dillingham


Tight End Marion Griffin


DB Dennis Cirbes


OT Jim Bonk


The six former Boilermakers share their stories about Foley, and what it was like to be around Foley in his later years when he had to deal with extreme memory issues. They also talk about how what an outstanding teammate and leader he was and how devoted he was to his faith.


A three-year starter from 1967-69 under coach Jack Mollenkopf he was an All-American in 1969, Mollenkopf's final season at the helm. 


He enjoyed an 11-year NF, Pro Bowl-level career with the Miami Dolphins, 


 Foley achieved great heights professionally, becoming one of the most successful Amway Corporation entrepreneurs. He later became a devoted humanitarian earning the Amway Humanitarian Award in 2016. and spent a decade broadcasting college football for TBS, and was


 


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