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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 was a versatile defensive lineman for the New York Jets from 1977 to 1988. He holds the team record for most sacks in a season (20.5) and was a four-time Pro Bowler and the UPI Defensive Player of the Year in 1981.
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 · Learn how Joe Klecko, a former truck driver and semi-pro player, became one of the NFL's most dominant defensive linemen and a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Discover his journey from high school to the New York Jets and the New York Sack Exchange.
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 a versatile and determined defensive lineman who played at three positions and made the Pro Bowl four times. He was a key member of the New York Sack Exchange and the Jets Ring of Honor, and now has a bust in the Hall of Fame.
