His death at the age of 85 in July 2000[1] reminded of a decades-long career in the GAA as a player, referee and administrator.
[2] Delaney played for Laois in the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship final of 1932 and when he made his senior debut at the age of 18 the following year he commenced an inter-county career that saw him play in 18 successive championships.
Bill finished his senior career with a total of 97 appearances (41 SFC, 48 NFL and 8 other), which was another record and remained in place until March 1977, when John Conway passed him out.
Bill also won five Railway Cup medals and captained the side in 1929 when the team also included his three brothers Jack, Mick and Chris.
[2] The Stradbally man also refereed two All-Ireland Senior Football Championship finals and was a member of the powerful Central Council for a period that spanned four decades.