Timothy John Foley (born May 30, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle for the Baltimore Colts of the

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(NFL). He played college football for the

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. Foley was a three-year starter at the

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under head coach

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. Foley played left tackle and blocked for quarterback

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. In 1977, the Fighting Irish were voted consensus

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after defeating the previously unbeaten and No. 1 ranked

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in the

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. During his senior year, Foley was named a team captain, along with running back

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and safety Dave Waymer. Foley was a consensus

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selection in 1979. Foley was selected in the second round of the

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by the Baltimore Colts. After three seasons with the Colts, he ended his professional football career in 1982. Currently, Foley works at a life insurance and health group benefits company with his brother

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, who is a 1968 National Champion for the

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and a former professional offensive lineman. Foley Benefits Group, LLC is based in Springfield, Ohio.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Foley, Tim 1958 births Living people American football offensive tackles Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players Baltimore Colts players