Joe Klecko Biography

Joe Klecko, together with Marty Lyons, Abdul Salaam, and Mark Gastineau at left end, anchored the Jet's strong defensive line known as the New York Sack Exchange, endowed with outstanding natural ability, fast feet, and an incredible drive to win. In 1981, the four combined for 53.5 sacks, and Klecko is second only to Gastineau on the Jets' all-time sack list (as of the 2005-2006 season). Klecko also played semi-pro football with the Aston Knights while at Temple University, keeping his eligibility by using a fictitious identity (Jim Jones) and a fictitious university (Poland University). In the heavyweight class, he also won two NCAA club boxing titles. The New York Jets recognized the only player in NFL history to be named to the Pro Bowl at three separate positions (DE, NT, and DT) by retiring his No. 73 jerseys during a halftime ceremony on Sunday, December 26, 2004. Klecko joined Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath and Hall of Fame wideout Don Maynard as the only three New York Jets to have their numbers retired. Klecko appeared in Cannonball Run, a 1981 Burt Reynolds film, as well as Reynolds' Smokey and the Bandit II.

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