Joe Marhefka

Joe Marhefka
Born:(1902-02-16)February 16, 1902
Phillipsburg, New Jersey, United States
Died:June 30, 2003(2003-06-30) (aged 101)
Easton, Pennsylvania, United States
Career information
Position(s)HB
CollegeLafayette College
Career history
As player
1924–1925Pottsville Maroons
1926Philadelphia Quakers

Joseph Cyril Marhefka (February 16, 1902 – June 30, 2003) was a professional American football player who played halfback for the Pottsville Maroons and the Philadelphia Quakers. A native of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, he was recruited to Lafayette College, where he played on their football team for four years. He then had a three-year professional football career in the Anthracite, National Football, and first American Football leagues. Afterwards he worked as an English and Latin teacher, remaining involved in football by officiating high school and college games. He died in June 2003 at the age of 101.