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NFL Hall of Famer Joe Klecko

Joseph Season 3 Episode 2

This Episode we invite The Moose, Joe Klecko, a former NFL great best known for his time with the New York Jets. Born on October 15, 1953, in Chester, Pennsylvania, Klecko played college football at Temple University before being selected by the Jets in the sixth round of the 1977 NFL Draft. He was a versatile defensive lineman, excelling in multiple positions and earning four Pro Bowl selections during his career. Klecko was a key member of the Jets' famed "New York Sack Exchange" defense, which was known for its dominant pass-rushing ability in the 1980s. In 2023, Klecko was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history. 

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