At Boston College he spent four years as the Eagles starting third baseman in baseball and center in hockey.

He was regarded as one of the best fielding third basemen in BC history and one of the best college hockey players of his generation.

He also played quarterback for the Boston College Eagles football team his freshman year.

[2] In 1929, Boston College dropped its hockey program due to financial difficulties brought on by the Wall Street Crash.

[6] Foley also worked for the city of Cambridge as the submaster of the Wellington and Harrington elementary schools.