Joe Klecko

Joe Klecko
	Klecko, pictured next to Temple coach Wayne Hardin
No. 73
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	October 15, 1953 (age 70); Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	263 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High school:	St. James (Chester, Pennsylvania)
College:	Temple
NFL draft:	1977 / round: 6 / pick: 144
Career history
	New York Jets (1977–1987); Indianapolis Colts (1988);
Career highlights and awards
	NFL Defensive Player of the Year (NEA, PFWA) (1981); 2× First-team All-Pro (1981, 1985); Second-team All-Pro (1983); 4× Pro Bowl (1981, 1983–1985); NFL sacks leader (1981); George Halas Award (1982); New York Jets Ring of Honor; New York Jets No. 73 retired; 2× First-team All-East (1974, 1975);
Career NFL statistics
Games played:
Games played:	155
Sacks:	78
Fumble recoveries:	9
	Player stats at PFR
	Pro Football Hall of Fame

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".