About Joe Krakoski
Born 1937. Joe Krakoski is an American american football player.
Joseph Andrew Krakoski Jr. (Pronounced: KRA-ka-ski) (born December 18, 1937) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, as well as the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League. Krakoski was a fourteen time letter winner at Westville High School in Westville, Illinois.
He played college football at the University of Illinois where he was a member of Sigma Pi fraternity. He was selected in the sixth round of the 1961 NFL draft, as well as in the 18th round of the 1961 AFL draft.
Personal life He is the father of former Washington Redskins linebacker, Joe Krakoski.
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Who is Joe Krakoski?
American football player
When was Joe Krakoski born?
Joe Krakoski was born on 18 December 1937 in Danville.
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Joe Krakoski is an american football player.
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Joe Krakoski is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Krakoski (defensive back)
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