Joe Kopnisky

Joe Kopnisky
Biographical details
Born(1935-07-25)July 25, 1935
Etna, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 2014(2014-06-19) (aged 78)
Playing career
Football
1954–1956West Virginia
Position(s)End
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1973–1983Grove City
Wrestling
1965–1973Grove City
Head coaching record
Overall42–55–3 (football)

Joseph Louis Kopnisky (July 25, 1935 – June 19, 2014) was an American football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania from 1973 to 1983, compiling a record of 42–55–3.[2]

Kopnisky played college football at West Virginia University from 1954 to 1956.[3] He was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in the 1957 NFL draft.[4]

  1. ^ "Joe Kopnisky". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Obituary: Joseph Kopnisky / College football star who became coach". Pittsburgh Post–Gazette. June 25, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "Joe Kopnisky". West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  4. ^ "Cardinals draft picks". Pro-Football-Reference Drafts. Retrieved December 30, 2018.