Joe Klecko

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joe Klecko
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 15, 1953(1953-10-15)
Age	71
Birthplace	Chester
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Libra

Joe Klecko Biography

Joe Klecko is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on October 15, 1953 in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Former defensive lineman was a part of 4 Pro Bowls, and won the AFC Defensive Player of the Year in his long and successful career. After his retirement the player was admitted into the New York Jets Ring of Honor and had his number 73 removed by the Jets organization.

The duo of “Broadway” He and “Broadway” Joe Namath both had their jerseys retired by the New York Jets. each were given their jerseys at the request of The New York Jets.

Klecko led the Temple Owls in tackles his last three seasons (1974–1976), twice making the All-East team and receiving All-American mention as a junior and senior. He was the ECAC’s Rookie of the Week on October 27, 1973 after Temple’s 31-8 victory over the University of Delaware Blue Hens, in which he had five sacks and 15 tackles. He was inducted into the Temple University Sports Hall of Fame in 1987.

Klecko was drafted by the New York Jets in the sixth round (144th overall) of the 1977 NFL Draft. Despite eight sacks by Klecko, his team went only 3-11 his first season. However, when he and Abdul Salaam were joined by Mark Gastineau and Marty Lyons on the Jets’ Defensive line, they formed one of the top Defensive lines in the NFL, known as the “New York Sack Exchange.” The four combined for 66 sacks in 1981, including a league-leading 20.5 by Klecko, to lead the Jets to their first playoff game since 1969. Klecko was honored with his first All-Pro selection. In November 1981, Klecko, Gastineau, Salaam and Lyons were invited to ring the ceremonial opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, which served as the inspiration for their nickname.

Son, Dan Klecko, won Super Bowls as a member of the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.

Joe Klecko Net Worth

Joe Klecko is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joe Klecko 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at Temple University, where he led the Olws in tackles for three consecutive seasons.

He played small roles in the four distinct Burt Reynold films, including “Heat,” “Cannonball Run,” “Smokey and the Bandit,” as well as “Smokey and the Bandit II.”

Joe Klecko (born October 15, 1953 in Chester, Pennsylvania) is a former American football player, of Polish descent, best remembered for his days as Defensive Lineman; a member of the New York Jets’ famed “New York Sack Exchange.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Joe Klecko height 6 ft 3 in Joe weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Joe Klecko Dating?

According to our records, Joe Klecko married to Debbie Klecko. As of December 1, 2023, Joe Klecko’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2005, Klecko was involved in a fatal car accident, in which he killed a pedestrian. Klecko was not charged or ticketed. Police said Klecko was “shaken and upset” and that it was “a tragic accident.”

Facts & Trivia

Joe Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Joe Klecko celebrates birthday on October 15 of every year.

On August 16, 2010, during halftime of the New York Giants-Jets preseason game at the New Meadowlands Stadium, Klecko was inducted as a member of the inaugural class into the Jets’ Ring of Honor.

Where is Joe Klecko now?

Personal life. Klecko and his wife, Debbie, currently reside in Colts Neck, New Jersey , and have five children, one of whom, Dan, was an NFL defensive tackle for the New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, and Philadelphia Eagles.

Should Joe Klecko be in the Hall of Fame?

Joe Klecko won’t be a Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee next year. The former Jets defensive linemen missed the cut to be the Class of 2022’s senior nominee, this time losing to Raiders receiver Cliff Branch. The senior nominee is reserved for players whose careers ended at least 25 years ago.

How old is Joe Klecko?

68 years (October 15, 1953)

Where did Joe Klecko Go to College?

Temple University

How many New York Jets are in the Hall of Fame?

Coach Ewbank (1978) and three players , all of whom stand out in Jets history, have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Namath was elected in 1985, Maynard in 1987 and running back Curtis Martin in 2012.