University of Massachusets Athletics
Hall of Fame

Ed McAleney
- Induction:
- 2003
- Class:
- 1976
Ed McAleney earned first team all-America honors from his defensive end spot in 1975. He was also a three-time first team all-Yankee Conference selection during his career with UMass.
In his freshman campaign, McAleney was a member of the 1972 squad that downed California-Davis, 35-14, at the Boardwalk Bowl.
McAleney was also a two-time captain for the Minutemen in 1974 and 1975.
Following his collegiate career, McAleney spent seven seasons with the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League (1977-1983).
McAleney was one of six Minutemen named to the Yankee Conference 50th Anniversary team in 1996.
He was inducted into the UMass Athletics Hall of Fame in 2003.
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