Joe Klecko
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Position: DL
Date of Birth: October 15, 1953
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 263 lbs
First Team: NYJ (1977)
Last Team: IND (1988)
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Joe Klecko: Career Overview
Date of Birth: October 15, 1953
Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)
Career Timeline
- New York Jets (1977–1987)
- Indianapolis Colts (1988)
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Pro Bowl Selections: 3 times (1981, 1982, 1985)
- First-Team All-Pro: 1 time (1981)
- Second-Team All-Pro: 2 times (1982, 1985)
- New York Jets All-Time Team: Selected as one of the greatest players in franchise history
- Defensive Player of the Year: 1981
- Member of the New York Jets Ring of Honor: Inducted in 2004
- Notable Stats: Recorded 20.5 sacks in a single season (1981), part of the famed "New York Sack Exchange" along with fellow linemen Mark Gastineau, Abdul Salaam, and Larry Grantham
Legacy
Joe Klecko is remembered as one of the most dominant defensive linemen in NFL history. His versatility allowed him to play multiple positions on the defensive line, contributing significantly to the Jets' defensive success during his tenure. Klecko's tenacity and skill have made him a candidate for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, where he remains a celebrated figure among Jets fans and football enthusiasts alike.
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