Dame Fan | John Foley
Just added this blog to our site Dame Fan — why? Because of the subject of one of the recent posts — John Foley — the next Dick Butkus. The #1 defensive player of the year. What no one knew is that he had a bad shoulder problem coming out of HS.
Check this film of the kick off tackle, if I’m not mistaken this was the play that ended his career:
So it brought back memories — ND lands the # 1 best player on defense and he’s finished by the time he’s a soph.
He would have been great — just not in the cards. Proves how fleeting fame is and how fast it eludes even the best.
John Foley — I missed what you could have brought to ND football — but that degree served you well.