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). 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.