Timothy John Foley (born May 30, 1958) is an American former professional

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player who was an

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for the

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of the National Football League (NFL). He played

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for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Foley was a three-year starter at the University of Notre Dame under head coach Dan Devine. Foley played left tackle and blocked for quarterback Joe Montana. In 1977, the Fighting Irish were voted consensus national champions after defeating the previously unbeaten and No. 1 ranked Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl Classic. During his senior year, Foley was named a team captain, along with running back Vagas Ferguson and safety

Dave Waymer David Benjamin Waymer Jr. (July 1, 1958 – April 30, 1993) was an American football safety in the National Football League (NFL). Waymer graduated from West Charlotte High School in 1976. He played college football at Notre Dame, graduating i ...

. Foley was a consensus College Football All-America team selection in 1979. Foley was selected in the second round of the

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by the

. 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 Dave Foley, who is a 1968 National Champion for the Ohio State Buckeyes and a former professional

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. Foley Benefits Group, LLC is based in

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