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 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".