Joe Novsek

Joe Novsek
No. 71
Position:Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born:(1939-05-29)May 29, 1939
Cardale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:April 24, 2023(2023-04-24) (aged 83)
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Redstone High School (Redstone, PA)
College:Tulsa
NFL draft:1961 / round: 19 / pick: 259
(by Baltimore Colts)
AFL draft:1961 / round: 17 / pick: 131
(by Oakland Raiders)
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • AFL All-Rookie Team (1962)
  • 2× All-MVC (1959, 1961)
Career AFL statistics
Games played:14
Games started:2
Kickoff returns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joseph John Novsek II (Pronounced: NAHV-sek) (May 29, 1939 – April 24, 2023) was an American football defensive lineman who played one season in the American Football League (AFL) for the Oakland Raiders. He played college football for Tulsa.