Edward John Mooney (born February 26, 1945) is a former professional American football linebacker for five seasons for the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Colts in the National Football League (NFL).

He was selected by the Lions in the fourth round (93rd overall) of the 1968 NFL draft.

Tech track and field coach Vernon Hilliard recruited him, and a football assistant, seeing Mooney's 6–3, 245-pound stature, talked him into making time for both sports.

He also played for the Houston Texans of the World Football League.

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