Joseph Edward Klecko (born October 15, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a 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".

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2023年8月1日 · 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.

Joe Klecko allowed the unit to show a three-man or four-man front, demonstrating the strength, quickness and versatility to play end, tackle and nose during a 12-year career in the NFL. Klecko is the only player in NFL history selected to the Pro …

2023年8月1日 · Joe Klecko was tangled up with an offensive lineman during a New York Jets game when fists, elbows and cusses started flying. The scrum came to an abrupt end...

2023年8月20日 · Joe Klecko was the unquestioned leader of the New York Jets "New York Sack Exchange." During his career, Klecko had 78 sacks. This is his story.

A member of the New York Sack Exchange defensive line of the early 1980s, Klecko earned Pro Bowl recognition four times from 1981-85 at three different positions (DE, DT and NT), and his uniform number 73 was retired by the team on the last day of the 2004 regular season.

Joe Klecko starred for the Temple football team from 1973 to 1976 when he displayed the defensive talents that led him to professional stardom. He topped the Owls in tackles his last three seasons while earning numerous honors.

2023年8月6日 · Toughness, unmatched versatility, brute strength and unwavering loyalty were the hallmarks of a 12-year Hall of Fame career for Klecko, who was the heart of the Jets’ “New York Sack...

2023年8月2日 · After waiting 35 years, Joe Klecko is being appreciated by the NFL. An 80's icon in New York, he left his mark on the Jets & the sport. In January of 2023, Joe Namath touched down at Newark Airport.