series. He had earlier been placed on waivers before the 1978 season and was claimed by the Washington Redskins. He played just two games with the franchise, before being waived again and claimed back by the Steelers. He played ten regular season games with the team in 1978, with the three playoff games netting him an extra $32,000 in income. Before the start of the 1979 season, Deloplaine lost his place to rookie Anthony Anderson – who was regarded as the superior special teams player – and was once again placed on waivers, eventually signing with the Chicago Bears. He played five games for the team before rejoining the Steelers, becoming the only player to be cut by Chuck Noll and later re-acquired at the time. Although the New York Giants were keen to sign Deloplaine, he was unable to pass a physical and this ultimately spelled the end of his NFL career. During his four seasons in the NFL, he accumulated 165 yards rushing 37 times in 40 games played. He intended to continue playing football with the semi-professional Pittsburgh Wolfpack. Deloplaine signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in early June 1980, after NFL teams mistakenly concluded that he had retired. However, he was released less than a week later when coach Willie Wood adjudged him to have inadequate speed. He signed with the newly established Pittsburgh Maulers of the United States Football League in January 1984, but retired at the end of that same month before the start of the 1984 season. Honors and awards Deloplaine was inducted into the Salem University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1988. He was also a member of his hometown's sports hall of fame. The Jack Deloplaine Leadership Award – given annually to a student at his alma mater who demonstrates "athletic spirit, achievement and leadership" – is named in his honor. The school's athletic department also hosts a namesake golf tournament every summer to recognize Deloplaine's achievements. Personal life After retiring from professional football, Deloplaine worked as an athletic director at a prison in Pittsburgh. He also headed a strength and conditioning program at North Catholic High School, and served as running backs coach at Pine-Richland High School. He often attended Steelers games and was invited to the team's final game at Three Rivers Stadium in 2000. He also played in charity basketball events hosted by the