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American former professional football defensive tackle
- 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".
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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".
Aug 20, 2023 · He was the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 1981 as the league’s sack leader, a three-time All-Pro, and four-time Pro Bowler including appearing in the all-star contest at three positions. Additionally, Klecko is a member of the Jets Ring of Honor and his number 73 has been retired by the franchise.
Klecko is the only player in NFL history selected to the Pro Bowl at all three positions across the defensive line. Chosen in the sixth round of the 1977 NFL Draft after a dominant collegiate career at Temple University, Klecko made an immediate impact in the pros.
Aug 1, 2023 · 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.
- dwaszak@ap.org
Aug 4, 2023 · CANTON, Ohio — Joe Klecko walked across the Hall of Fame Stadium field, black polo tucked into his jeans, with a big smile — one he kept even as he nearly tripped and fell in front of a...
- Zack Rosenblatt
Aug 5, 2023 · As the key member of the New York Sack Exchange, Klecko totaled a career-best 20.5 sacks in 1981 playing as a defensive end, making the first of his four Pro Bowls and being selected an All-Pro. He finished second to the local rival Giants’ Lawrence Taylor for Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Apr 26, 2023 · In Klecko 73 presented by Prevagen, New York Jets legend Joe Klecko reflects on how he began his career as an unheralded 6th round draft pick, and what he did to get noticed as he began a...
