John Conley (American football)
John Conley (born October 22, 1950) is a former American football tight end in the World Football League for the Southern California Sun. He played college football at the University of Hawaii.
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Position: | Tight end |
Personal information | |
Born: | Charlotte, North Carolina | October 22, 1950
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Savanna (CA) |
College: | Hawaii |
NFL Draft: | 1973 / Round: 16 / Pick: 410 |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only |
Early years
Conley attended Savanna High School.[1] He enrolled at Fullerton Junior College, where he played for two seasons.[2] He transferred to the University of California, Berkeley after his sophomore season.[3] He transferred to the University of Hawaii before the start of his senior season.[4]
Professional career
Conley was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 16th round (410th overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft.[5] He was waived before the start of the season in August.
On July 21, 1974, he signed with the Southern California Sun of the World Football League, to replace a suspended Jacque MacKinnon at tight end.[6] He was used mostly for blocking, before being released on August 8.[7]
References
- "COACHES' SELECTION". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- "SCORE BY QUARTER". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- "Bears make ready triple-option attack". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- "football tonight: Green vs. White". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- "1973 NFL Draft". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- "Jacque MacKinnon Grounded". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- "Transactions". Retrieved June 29, 2019.