Charles Haley
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Charles Lewis Haley (born January 6, 1964) is a former American football linebacker and defensive end who competed in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers (1986–1991) and the Dallas Cowboys (1992–1996). Haley, a versatile defensive player, began his career as a linebacker, progressing to pass rusher and finally full-fledged defensive end.
He is the first five-time Super Bowl champion, second only to Tom Brady, who has six Super Bowl titles.
He played in two Super Bowls with the 49ers (XXIII, XXIV) and three with the Cowboys; XXVI, XXVIII, XXX); he was a starter in all five championship games.
In 2011, Haley was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011 and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
Early years
Haley was born in Gladys, Virginia. He attended William Campbell High School in Naruna, Virginia, where he was a three-year starter for the football team, as well as playing linebacker and tight end. While helping the team win the Seminole District championship as a senior, he earned defensive player of the year awards, All-Region III, and All-Group AA distinctions. He played basketball and was also a member of All-district Selection.
Haley was not well known at the beginning of his senior year, so he accepted a scholarship from James Madison University, the only Division I-A or I-AA school to make a formal offer at the time. As a freshman, he was named as a starter at the defensive end / linebacker, with 85 tackles (second on the team), 5 sacks, 6 passes defensed, and 4 forced fumbles.
Haley was promoted to inside linebacker in the upcoming season, totaling 143 tackles (led the team) and 4 sacks. He tallied 147 tackles (led the team), 3 sacks, and 2 interceptions as a rookie. For the last four games, he was switched to outside linebacker, totaling 131 tackles (second on the team), five quarterback sacks, three blocked kicks, and one interceptor.
Haley completed his career with 56 tackles (school record), 17 sacks, and 3 interceptions. Haley is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity of Xi Delta Chapter at James Madison.
Personal life
Haley was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after football and began to get medical attention. Haley served as an assistant defensive coach for the Detroit Lions from 2001 to 2002. He is a special advisor, mentoring rookies for both the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers. In addition, he has dedicated his life to help finance several local programs with groups like the Jubilee Centre and The Salvation Army.
Professional career
Haley was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round (96th overall) of the 1986 NFL Draft, after dropping because he initially was timed at 4.8 seconds in the 40-yard dash, although he was later clocked by a 49ers scout at 4.55 seconds. He played outside linebacker in a 3–4 defense, finished second behind Leslie O'Neal for rookies with 12 sacks and was voted to the NFL All-Rookie team by Pro Football Weekly and the United Press International. The following year, he played again in a designated pass rusher role, coming into the game in likely passing situations, while making 25 tackles and 6.5 sacks.
In 1988, Haley was named the starter at left outside linebacker, registering 69 tackles, 11.5 sacks and would hold that spot through the 1991 season. The next year, he tallied 57 tackles and 10.5 sacks.
In 1990, Haley had 58 tackles, 9 passes defensed, was third in the league with 16 sacks, was voted the UPI NFC Defensive Player of the Year and was a consensus All-Pro.
In 1991, Haley's relationship with the organization began to deteriorate after safety Ronnie Lott was left unprotected—eligible to sign with any team under Plan B free agency. He still recorded 53 tackles, 6 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles and 7 sacks, tying for the team lead with Larry Roberts. While with the 49ers from 1986 to 1991, he led the team in sacks every season, and played on the Super Bowl XXIII and Super Bowl XXIV championship teams.
On August 26, 1992, Haley's volatile temperament and clashes with head coach George Seifert prompted the team to trade him to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 1993 second round selection (#56-Vincent Brisby) and a 1994 third round selection (#99-Alai Kalaniuvalu).
In 1992, Haley was moved to right defensive end in the Dallas Cowboys 4–3 defense, made 39 tackles, 6 sacks, and 42 quarterback pressures (led the team), and helped the team improve from 17th in total defense in 1991 to first. Haley received the UPI NFC Defensive Player of the Year Award and was a consensus All-Pro once again. He is often mentioned as the final piece that helped propel the Cowboys into a Super Bowl contender.
In 1993, Haley made headlines after smashing his helmet through a concrete wall in the locker room following a home loss to the Buffalo Bills, showing his displeasure with the team's inability to sign holdout running back Emmitt Smith, which contributed to an 0–2 start and put the season in jeopardy. The Cowboys relented and reached an agreement with Smith the following week, getting them back on track and making them the first-team to win a Super Bowl after starting a season 0–2. Haley registered 41 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 passes defensed, and 3 forced fumbles, but his recurring back problems began to require a series of surgeries.
In 1994, Haley recovered from off-season surgery (lumbar microdiscectomy) to post 68 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and 52 quarterback pressures. He immediately announced his retirement after losing 28–38 to the 49ers in the NFC Championship game, but decided to return after being offered a new contract.
In 1995, Haley posted 10.5 sacks, 33 quarterback pressures, and 35 tackles in the first 10 games, until suffering a ruptured disk against the Washington Redskins, which derailed his season. He started in Super Bowl XXX six weeks after having back surgery, making one sack, 3 quarterback pressures and 5 tackles. The next year, with the team trying to limit him to 30 plays per game, he appeared in the first three contests and in week 9 and 10 before being deactivated with a back injury. He retired after the season, because of his back injuries and his youngest daughter Brianna having been diagnosed with leukemia.
On January 2, 1999, Haley was signed by the San Francisco 49ers after being out of football for almost two years, to provide depth for an injury depleted defensive line in the playoffs (2 games). He was re-signed for the 1999 season and tallied 3 sacks.
In his 12 NFL seasons, Haley recorded 100.5 quarterback sacks, two interceptions (nine return yards), and eight fumble recoveries, which he returned for nine yards and a touchdown. He was also selected to play in five Pro Bowls (1988, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995) and was named NFL All-Pro in 1990 and 1994. In his first four seasons in Dallas, he was on three Super Bowl-winning teams: in 1992 (XXVII), 1993 (XXVIII), and 1995 (XXX). He is one of only two players along with Tom Brady with more than four Super Bowl Rings.