He played college football for Holy Cross,[1] being named All-American as a senior, and was selected in the 5th round (36th overall) of the 1939 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears.
He later played minor league football with the Providence Steam Roller, Worcester Panthers, and Hartford Blues.
[3] He was a member of the 1938 College All-Star team that played the Philadelphia Eagles in a preseason exhibition game.
[3] After finishing he senior season, Delaney was selected in the fifth round (36th overall) of the 1939 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears.
[4] He did not play with Chicago, and instead was a member of the minor league Providence Steamroller, appearing in seven games during the 1940 season.