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Born: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | July 6, 1933
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Died: | September 13, 2011 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | (aged 78)
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.