University of Delaware Athletics
Hall of Fame
Ed Maley
- Induction:
- 2016
- Class:
- 1957
EDWARD F. “MAL” MALEY
Football (1953-56)
Football Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator (1959-90)
Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach (1960-61)
Athletics Admissions Officer (1991-2001)
Associate Professor (1982-2001)
As a football standout, a coach in three sports, and as an administrator, Ed Maley devoted nearly 50 years of excellence to University of Delaware athletics.
A native of Pittsburgh, Pa. “Mal” was a starting lineman for Hall of Fame head coach Dave Nelson and led teams to a record of 21-6-1 over three seasons. After earning his degree in sociology in 1957 and a stint in the Army, he joined the coaching ranks in 1959 and began a 32-year career coaching the defense and leading Delaware to national prominence.
During his tenure, the Blue Hens won four national championships (1963, 1971, 1972, 1979) under Nelson and Hall of Fame head coach Tubby Raymond, made nine NCAA Tournament appearances, captured 13 Lambert Cup trophies, and posted four Boardwalk Bowl victories. Ed coached the defensive line (1962-73) and linebackers (1974-90) and served as defensive coordinator in 1979-1990.
He also enjoyed a successful two-year stint as lacrosse coach, posting the best winning pct. (.667) in UD history and leading the Blue Hens to an 8-2 record and a MAC title in 1961. Following his retirement, he served Delaware Athletics as an admissions officer for 10 years.
He and his late wife, Patricia, a 1957 UD graduate and former Blue Hen cheerleader, have three children and three granddaughters (Alex, Rachel, and Anya). All three of their children were student-athletes and UD graduates. Kris was a three-year letterwinner in volleyball and a team captain in 1980; Bill was a standout defensive back for the UD football team in 1980-82; and Kara was a three-year letterwinner in volleyball and was co-captain twice in 1985 and 1986.
Football (1953-56)
Football Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator (1959-90)
Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach (1960-61)
Athletics Admissions Officer (1991-2001)
Associate Professor (1982-2001)
As a football standout, a coach in three sports, and as an administrator, Ed Maley devoted nearly 50 years of excellence to University of Delaware athletics.
A native of Pittsburgh, Pa. “Mal” was a starting lineman for Hall of Fame head coach Dave Nelson and led teams to a record of 21-6-1 over three seasons. After earning his degree in sociology in 1957 and a stint in the Army, he joined the coaching ranks in 1959 and began a 32-year career coaching the defense and leading Delaware to national prominence.
During his tenure, the Blue Hens won four national championships (1963, 1971, 1972, 1979) under Nelson and Hall of Fame head coach Tubby Raymond, made nine NCAA Tournament appearances, captured 13 Lambert Cup trophies, and posted four Boardwalk Bowl victories. Ed coached the defensive line (1962-73) and linebackers (1974-90) and served as defensive coordinator in 1979-1990.
He also enjoyed a successful two-year stint as lacrosse coach, posting the best winning pct. (.667) in UD history and leading the Blue Hens to an 8-2 record and a MAC title in 1961. Following his retirement, he served Delaware Athletics as an admissions officer for 10 years.
He and his late wife, Patricia, a 1957 UD graduate and former Blue Hen cheerleader, have three children and three granddaughters (Alex, Rachel, and Anya). All three of their children were student-athletes and UD graduates. Kris was a three-year letterwinner in volleyball and a team captain in 1980; Bill was a standout defensive back for the UD football team in 1980-82; and Kara was a three-year letterwinner in volleyball and was co-captain twice in 1985 and 1986.
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