Heidelberg University Athletics

Quarterback and leader on the undefeated team of 1930, Dwight Haley was called Heidelberg's greatest athlete In the 1931 edition of the Aurora. Haley was a star on the football field and basketball court back when Heidelberg athletic teams went by the name Cardinals.

On the football field Haley was one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever come through Heidelberg College. The 1930 team, one of only six unbeaten and untied teams In the nation, was considered one of the greatest teams in Ohio up until that time.

Haley, a senior, was known as the touchdown king of Ohio, scoring 96 points on 16 touchdowns. Haley's greatest game came in the final contest of the 1930 season, and of his career.  Locked in a scoreless battle at the half with John Carroll University, Haley reeled off touchdown runs of 55, 10, 48, 15, and four yards as Heidelberg trounced the Blue Streaks, 41-0.

Haley was a unanimous All- Ohio choice in 1930 and was awarded All-Ohio honors on three different occasions. His scoring talents were not limited to the football field however.

Haley was listed among the Ohio Conference scoring leaders during the 1931 basketball season with a total of 168 points. His average of 13 points per game was the highest in the state of Ohio that season. As had been the case during football season, Haley was honored with All-Ohio distinction.

A physical education major, Haley graduated in 1931. He initiated the football program at Orange High School near Cleveland then moved to Sandusky High School where he served as assistant basketball coach for four years.

Haley returned to Tiffin in 1936 holding various jobs in the area and serving as Heidelberg freshman football coach. In 1946, Haley joined the American Clay Forming Company and moved to Tyler, Texas. At American Clay, a division or Ferro Corporation, Haley was works manager for the plant until his retirement In 1973.

After his retirement he and his wife Myrtle enjoyed travel, golf and family interests.

This profile appeared in the 1987 Hall of Fame Banquet program.