Yes, ESPN is producing a “30 for 30" documentary on Chiefs running back Joe Delaney, who died 32 years ago today while trying to save three drowning boys. No, it won’t be a full-blown “30 for 30" documentary.
It won’t even be televised.
An ESPN spokesman has confirmed to PFT that a “30 for 30" is in the works. However, it will be an online digital short. It’s due to premiere on August 19.
Which means that the opportunity is still there for someone to do a feature-length documentary on the life and death of Delaney, who dove into that water after two promising NFL seasons even though he couldn’t swim.
If only I had contacts at a major TV network. . . .