Joe Klecko Football Cards

About Joe Klecko, Hall of Famer

Joe Klecko was a defensive tackle who spent 12 seasons in the NFL, primarily with the New York Jets after being drafted in the sixth round in 1977. Playing college football at Temple, he became a cornerstone of the Jets' legendary defensive line known as the New York Sack Exchange. In 1981, Klecko led the league with 20.5 sacks and earned NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors. Over his career, he made four Pro Bowl selections and two first-team All-Pro teams, remarkably achieving Pro Bowl status at three different positions. After his final season with the Indianapolis Colts in 1988, Klecko retired due to chronic knee problems. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023.

Did you know? Klecko was the only player in professional football history besides Frank Gifford to be selected to the Pro Bowl at three different positions: defensive end, defensive tackle, and nose tackle.

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