Joe Krupa

Joe Krupa

Krupa from 1955 Purdue yearbook
Born:	(1933-07-06) July 6, 1933 (age 91) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died:	September 13, 2011(2011-09-13) (aged 78) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)	Defensive tackle
College	Purdue
NFL draft	1956, round: 2, pick: 17
Career history
As player
1956–1964	Pittsburgh Steelers
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Big Ten (1955)
Pro Bowls	1

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

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