Joe Krupa
Krupa from 1955 Purdue yearbook | |
| Born: | July 6, 1933 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Died: | September 13, 2011 (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 | |
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| 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.