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Bob delaney sheds light on ptsd in new book, surviving the. My years infiltrating the mob by bob delaney, dave. Nba referee bob delaney has a new book out about his time working undercover for the new jersey state police, posing as the head of a trucking company to infiltrate the mob. Aug 08, 2011 bob delaney sheds light on ptsd in new book, surviving the shadows, in memorable weekend at naismith memorial basketball hof august 8, 2011 at 12. My father was a state trooper, but for quite some time i had no idea what i wanted to do.

Featured on npr and cnn in a riveting pageturner, nba referee bob delaney. For three years starting in 1975, nba referee bob delaney lived inside the new jersey mafia. Referee data is available for the 198889 through 201819 seasons. In the 1970s, he was a highlydecorated new jersey state trooper who went undercover for nearly three years to infiltrate the mob, and was the principal undercover operative in the landmark investigation, project alpha. Bob delaney biography bob delaneys riveting life story has been told by hbos real sports, espn and abc, in dozens of newspaper and magazine articles throughout the united states and europe and now in his critically acclaimed book, covert. Bob delaney, nba referee, new jersey state trooper, author. This book outlines the events of his under cover life. Delaney speaks before law enforcement, emergency services, and military groups concerning his experiences with posttraumatic stress disorder. Bob got his start in refereeing as a high school basketball referee in new jersey while also working as a police officer for the new jersey state police where he worked undercover as part of the operation known as project alpha. About delaney consultants, business motivational speakers. Bob delaney naso speakers bureaunaso speakers bureau. Nba vice president for referee s development and performance bob delaney will no longer oversee the leagues game officials, as hes being reassigned to help teach officials along with other ex.

Bob delaney left the nba in 2011 and wrote a book in 2008 about his years as. He chronicles his time undercover with the mob and his subsequent career as an nba referee in a new memoir. Hang time blog with sekou smith longtime nba referee delaney to join naismith hall of fame board. Michael jordan of the chicago bulls, who will be inducted into the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame in springfield in september, gives veteran nba referee bob delaney a piece of his mind. Covert, bob delaney, nba referee, my years and the mob bob delaney on.

With an affecting compilation of true stories and information, veteran nba referee delaney covert, 2008 sheds light on the often undiagnosed horrors of posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd. The cover of the book says my years infiltrating the mob. Nba referees finally are blowing the whistle on all this. Nba referee and former undercover policeman bob delaney will visit fort rucker oct. In 1975, delaney had spent only a year and a half as a new jersey state trooper when his superiors approached him with a tantalizing yet dangerous undercover assignment. Bob delaney on the state of nba referees truehoop espn. Delaney born november 1, 1951 is a former undercover new jersey state trooper and professional basketball referee in the national basketball association nba who officiated from the 198788 nba season up until the 201011 nba season. Nba referee delaneys fascinating account of his prior life as a new. His story has been widely shared through two books, covert and surviving the shadows. Then he starts talking about being a basketball referee.

My years infiltrating the mob is an incredible account of nba ref bob delaney s life as an undercover state trooper living the life as a wise guy in new jersey. Covert book whatcom county library system bibliocommons. Bob delaney will no longer oversee nbas game officials. Weve obtained a copy of tim donaghys book, blowing the whistle, which purports to expose the read more. Delaney, 59, retired last year after a 25year career that included playoffs, an allstar game and more regular. Lsu tigers bring in ptsd speaker to help team cope with death. In 1975, delaney had spent only a year and a half as a new jersey state trooper when his superiors approached him with a tantalizing yet dangerous. Youll find courage, wisdom, innovation and inspiration from bob delaneys story. In a riveting pageturner, nba referee bob delaney reveals the. Bob delaney, a former nba referee who wrote a book about ptsd, visited campus to help players and coaches, according to veteran guard skylar mays.

Bob delaney is a former referee in the national basketball association. Former nba referee, undercover cop talks ptsd article the. Delaney and canzano talked about delaney s book, surviving the shadows, which chronicles delaney s life as a police officerturned nba referee. Radio interview with former nba referee bob delaney who talks about his book surving the shadows a journey of hope into post traumatic stress. Bob delaney is known for his great books where he narrates the clandestine life he led before becoming professional basketballs most respected referees. Are nba ref bob delaneys used shirt and jacket really worth. My years infiltrating the mob by bob delaney goodreads.

Sep 06, 2011 radio interview with former nba referee bob delaney who talks about his book surving the shadows a journey of hope into post traumatic stress. The secret lives of nba referees bleacher report latest. Businesses, nonprofit organizations, event planners and companies across the country have worked closely with our booking agents to hire bob delaney for a speaking engagements, guest appearances, product endorsements and corporate events. Instead, delaney is being reassigned to a teaching role, joining other exreferees. He chronicles his time undercover with the mob and. Referee data is available for the 198889 through 201920 seasons. Bob delaney nba referee, organization motivation, delaney. The referees assigned to work game 6 were dick bavetta, bob delaney, and ted bernhardt. He bookended his hoops career at the front by working as an undercover new jersey state trooper and at the back as an expert and consultant in posttraumatic stress disorder. Oct 17, 2018 bob delaney, a former nba referee who wrote a book about ptsd, visited campus to help players and coaches, according to veteran guard skylar mays.

Longtime national basketball association referee bob delaney. Lsu tigers bring in ptsd speaker to help team cope with. Bob delaney is a referee for the nba, but that wasnt his first job. He suffered from ptsd as a result, used basketball as therapy and for 25 years was one of the most respected referee s in the nba. In his recent book about the nearly three years he spent infiltrating the new jersey underworld in the 1970s, he explained how he goofed by not letting. State trooper who infiltrated the mafia in the 1970s covertsterling tells that sopranoesque story. Bob delaney is in his third year at the league office, now as vice president of referee operations and director of officials, after 24 years as a game.

Apr 01, 2020 bob delaney spent 24 years officiating in the nba after being an undercover new jersey state trooper every bit as unexpected as javies postretirement gig. Exnba ref bob delaney to speak at basketball hall of fame on. The book starts off very slow also, again talking about basketball and it just takes up too many pages talking about him growing up, before it gets to the meat of any action. Bob is a 30plus year veteran national basketball association referee.

Gocomics dick tracy comic strip dick tracy comic strip by joe staton and mike curtis with bob delaney. He was the 2020 winner of the ncaas president teddy roosevelt award. Given the nba s pursuit of a more datadriven and analytical management structure over referees, bob delaney will no longer oversee the leagues game officials. It was unbelievable, at times poignant and definitely suspenseful. Nba referee bob delaney reveals the clandestine life he led before becoming one of professional basketballs most respected referees. These officials oversee competition in realtime between 10 exceptional athletes, making calls with 95% accuracy. Before basketball, he was a new jersey state trooper who worked deep cover to infiltrate the mob on the jersey waterfront.

As soon as the referees for the game were chosen, the rest of us knew immediately that there would be a game 7. Delaney is also very active in helping people understand and identify symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder and the impact it has on the individual and their family and friends. Covert mob infiltrator still blows the whistle for three years starting in 1975, nba referee bob delaney lived inside the new jersey mafia. Nba referee delaneys fascinating account of his prior life as a new jersey state trooper who infiltrated organized crime will be a mustread for those drawn to joe pistones similar account in donnie brascoor the movie adaptation starring johnny depp. Bob delaney sheds light on ptsd in new book, surviving the shadows, in memorable weekend at naismith memorial basketball hof august 8, 2011 at 12. Aug 20, 20 former crew chief bob delaney spent a quartercentury on the. Personal fouls include all fouls, not just fouls called by this referee. Bob delaney s 30plus years as a national basketball association referee and executive, unique law enforcement career and corporate management life experiences will educate, motivate and create vision for your organizations resiliency, leadership and teamwork skills. I personally dont care at all about anyone being a boring referee. Bob delaneys 30plus years as a national basketball association referee and executive, unique law enforcement career and corporate management life experiences will educate, motivate and create vision for your organizations resiliency, leadership and teamwork skills. Delaney is a former nba referee of 25 seasons and an officiating supervisor for four more. Joel fish on coping with uncertainty of coronavirus pandemic longtime nba referee, renown sports psychologist outline game plan for navigating crisis. Exnba ref bob delaney to speak at basketball hall of fame.

Courtesy bob delaney naismith memorial basketball hall of fame enshrinee michael jordan shares some thought with former nba referee bob delaney during a game. Bob delaney will no longer oversee nba refs def pen. Nba ref, former undercover cop speaks to soldiers article. In a riveting pageturner, nba referee bob delaney reveals the clandestine life he led before becoming one of professional basketballs most respected referees.

His professional sports experience, coupled with his former 14 year law enforcement career, provides tremendous insight and life skills that will entertain and motivate your organization. Uwe stender, is a full member of the association of authors representatives aar. Covert book king county library system bibliocommons. Sep 18, 2017 nba vice president for referee s development and performance bob delaney will no longer oversee the leagues game officials, as hes being reassigned to help teach officials along with other ex. In march 2015, the nba began issuing last two minutes reports that detail the performance of referees at the ends of games which. Delaney and canzano talked about delaneys book, surviving the shadows, which chronicles delaneys life as a police officerturnednba referee. Bob delaney is the 2020 recipient of the ncaas highest honor, the theodore roosevelt award. My years infiltrating the mob with dave scheiber subscribe to mr. Bob delaney, nba referee, new jersey state trooper, author, covert. Jul, 2017 he broke the record for most games worked by an nba official in 2006. Featured on npr and cnn in a riveting pageturner, nba referee bob delan. I loved baseball and basketball but was realistic about either of them taking me to the pros.

Apr 14, 2008 bob delaney never lets himself off the hook. Famed nba referee hid past as fbi mob whistleblower. The award, which is given annually to an individual who exemplifies the ideals of college sports, is named after the former president whose concern for the conduct of college athletics led to the formation of the ncaa in 1906. Featured on npr and cnn in a riveting pageturner, nba referee bob delaney reveals the clandestine life he led before becoming one of professional basketballs most respected referees. Confronting the shadows bob delaney tedxcolumbuscircle. Bob delaney has been an nba referee for the past twentyfour years and was a highly decorated new jersey state trooper who went undercover for nearly three years to infiltrate the mob. Doug miles interviews former nba referee bob delaney. During his stint as an undercover agent for the new jersey state police in the 1970s, the author infiltrated the mafia. He chronicles his time undercover with the mob and his subsequent career as an nba referee in a. In 1975, delaney had spent only a year and a half as a new jersey state trooper when his.

In 1975, delaney had spent only a year and a half as a new jersey state trooper when his superiors. Oct 18, 2012 nba referee and former undercover policeman bob delaney will visit fort rucker oct. To book bob as your speaker, user our contact us page to get in touch with our representative, ryan. News events archive, articles on bob, delaney consultants. Referees in the national basketball association nba oversee 120 preseason games, 1,260 regular season games, and four rounds of playoff matches. A former official, bob delaney is now the nba s vp of referee development and performance. Bob delaney left the nba in 2011 and wrote a book in 2008 about his years as an undercover officer in the new jersey state. Bob delaney appeared in a feature article in the february 2001 issue of referee magazine.

Bob delaney was born november 1, 1951 in paterson, new jersey and is a former police officer and is a professional basketball referee in the national basketball association nba from 198788 nba season to 201011 nba season. Delaney born november 1, 1951 is a former undercover new jersey state trooper and professional basketball referee in the national basketball. Former nba referee, undercover cop talks ptsd article. Bob delaney, author, dave scheiber, with, bill walton, foreword by with. Bob delaney bob is a 30plus year veteran national basketball association referee.