Joe Krupa

Joe Krupa
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Krupa from 1955 Purdue yearbook
No. 75
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1933-07-06)July 6, 1933
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died:September 13, 2011(2011-09-13) (aged 78)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:Weber (Chicago, Illinois)
College:Purdue
NFL draft:1956: 2nd round, 17th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries:11
Sacks:22.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joseph S. Krupa Sr. (July 6, 1933 – September 13, 2011) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle for nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).[1] Krupa was selected to the Pro Bowl after the 1963 season. He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers. Krupa is a member of the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame.

References

  1. ^ "Joe Krupa Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.