John Conley (American football)

John Conley (born October 22, 1950) is a former American football tight end in the World Football League for the Southern California Sun. He played college football at the University of Hawaii.

John Conley
No. 81
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1950-10-22) October 22, 1950
Charlotte, North Carolina
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Savanna (CA)
College:Hawaii
NFL Draft:1973 / Round: 16 / Pick: 410
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Early years

Conley attended Savanna High School.[1] He enrolled at Fullerton Junior College, where he played for two seasons.[2] He transferred to the University of California, Berkeley after his sophomore season.[3] He transferred to the University of Hawaii before the start of his senior season.[4]

Professional career

Conley was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 16th round (410th overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft.[5] He was waived before the start of the season in August.

On July 21, 1974, he signed with the Southern California Sun of the World Football League, to replace a suspended Jacque MacKinnon at tight end.[6] He was used mostly for blocking, before being released on August 8.[7]

References
  1. "COACHES' SELECTION". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  2. "SCORE BY QUARTER". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  3. "Bears make ready triple-option attack". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  4. "football tonight: Green vs. White". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  5. "1973 NFL Draft". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  6. "Jacque MacKinnon Grounded". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  7. "Transactions". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
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