Joe Gardi
Gardi during his tenure at Hofstra | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 2, 1939 Harrison, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | June 2, 2010 (aged 71) Sayville, New York, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1956–1959 | Maryland |
| 1960 | Washington Redskins (preseason) |
| 1961 | Buffalo Bills (training camp only) |
| Position(s) | Linebacker, offensive tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1964–1966 | Oratory Prep (NJ) |
| 1967–1969 | Roselle Park (NJ) |
| 1970 | Maryland (freshman/RC) |
| 1971 | Maryland (OL) |
| 1972–1973 | Maryland (WR) |
| 1974 | Philadelphia Bell (ST/RB) |
| 1975 | Philadelphia Bell (interim HC) |
| 1975 | Portland Thunder |
| 1976 | New York Jets (ST/TE) |
| 1977–1980 | New York Jets (ST/LB) |
| 1981–1982 | New York Jets (DC) |
| 1983–1985 | New York Jets (AHC/DC) |
| 1990–2005 | Hofstra |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 119–62–2 (college) |
| Tournaments | 2–1 (NCAA D-III playoffs) 2–5 (NCAA D-I-AA playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 A-10 (2001) | |
Joseph T. Gardi (March 2, 1939 – June 2, 2010) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Hofstra University for 16 seasons, from 1990 to 2005, compiling a record of 119–62–2. He is the father of NFL executive Dave Gardi.