| No. 35 | |
 Childress in 1961 | |
| Born: | October 26, 1933 Robertsdale, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Died: | May 5, 1986 (aged 52) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| College | Auburn |
| High school | Robertsdale (AL) |
| NFL draft | 1956, round: 1, pick: 7 |
| Drafted by | Chicago Cardinals |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1956–1965 | Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Joe Childress (October 26, 1933 – May 5, 1986) was an American professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers.