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Joe Krupa

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Joe Krupa
Krupa from 1955 Purdue yearbook
Date of birth (1933-07-06) July 6, 1933 (age 91)
Place of birthChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Date of deathSeptember 13, 2011(2011-09-13) (aged 78)
Place of deathChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Defensive tackle
US collegePurdue
NFL draft1956 / Round: 2 / Pick: 17
Career history
As player
1956–1964Pittsburgh Steelers
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls1
Career stats

Joseph S. Krupa, Sr. (July 6, 1933 – September 13, 2011) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle for nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).[1] Krupa was selected to the Pro Bowl after the 1963 season. He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers. Krupa is a member of the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame.

References

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  1. ^ "Joe Krupa Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.