Joe Klecko - #73 - DE-DT - Temple - Profile

Chosen a Pro Bowl alternate in 1986 after dominating the NFL at NT in the 11games he played prior to his injury ... will attempt to come back from reconstructive knee surgery in offseason ... totaled a team high 4 sacks despite being troubled by the knee throughout the year ... was one of the keys to the success of Bud Carson's 3-4 defense ... played NT for the 1st time in 1985 and became the 1st defensive player in the NFL to be chosen for the Pro Bowl at 3different positions (DE-1981, DT-1983/84 and NT-1985) ... consensus all-pro in 1981 when he led NFL with 20)1> sacks ... honorable mention All-America at Temple ... has appeared in 2 Burt Reynold's movies ... wife Debbie. sons Michael 11, Daniel 6. From 1987 Jets yearbook.

The Jets retired Klecko's #73 in 2004.