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Joseph Edward Klecko (born October 15, 1953) is an American former professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the New York Jets. He played college football for the Temple Owls and was a member of the Jets' famed "New York Sack Exchange".
Joe Klecko. Class of 2023. All-Pro. 1981, 1985. NFL Defensive Player of the Year. 1981 (UPI) Pro Bowls. 4. Seasons. 12. In the 1980s, few defensive lines caused as much havoc for opposing teams in the National Football League as the “New York Sack Exchange” of the New York Jets.
Joseph Edward Klecko. Position: DT-NT-DE. 6-3 , 263lb (190cm, 119kg) Born: October 15. in Chester, PA. More bio, uniform, draft info. Hall of Fame. 4x Pro Bowl. 2x All-Pro. 1981 UPI Def. PoY. 73 73. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. SUMMARY. Career. G. 155. AV. 91. Checkout the latest stats for Joe Klecko.
1 de ago. de 2023 · More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day. Toughness, unmatched versatility, brute strength and unwavering loyalty were the hallmarks of a 12-year Hall of Fame career for Joe Klecko, who was the heart of the Jets’ “New York Sack Exchange” in the 1980s.
20 de ago. de 2023 · While in college, Klecko developed his speed and power and became a two-time All-American before being drafted by the Jets in 1977. Then, in 2023, Klecko was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy forever. This is the story of Joe Klecko.
23 de oct. de 2023 · Joe Klecko’s ascension from a key-tossing incident to enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023 is the focus of this week’s Gold Jacket Spotlight.
5 de ago. de 2023 · JOE KLECKO was so versatile and so determined that he now has a bust in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Drafted 144th overall in 1977 by the New York Jets out of Temple, hardly a college football factory, Klecko made his mark early in the Big Apple. He never stopped being a major factor whether shutting down opposing run games or ...
