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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 and the Indianapolis Colts from 1977 to 1988. He holds the Jets' records for most sacks and most consecutive games with a sack, and won the UPI Defensive Player of the Year award in 1981.
Aug 20, 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.
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.
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- October 15, 1953
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...
Aug 5, 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 set team records for the Jets, and now has a bust in the Hall of Fame.
