About Joe Laws
Lived 1911 – 1979 (aged 68). Joe Laws was an American american football player.
Joseph Ray Laws (June 16, 1911 – August 22, 1979) was an American football player. He played his entire career with the Green Bay Packers, winning three World Championships, and was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1972. Prior to joining the Packers, Laws attended the University of Iowa where he was a member of Sigma Pi fraternity. While at Iowa he was named All-Big Ten quarterback and the Big Ten Most Valuable Player in 1933.
Aided by his Packer backfield mates, Joe Laws cuts with the ball against the Chicago Bears, 1942. On December 17, 1944, Joe Laws set an NFL postseason record (since broken), by intercepting 3 passes in the Packers' 14–7 victory over the Giants in the league title game.
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Who was Joe Laws?
American football player (1911-1979)
When was Joe Laws born?
Joe Laws was born on 16 June 1911 in Colfax.
When did Joe Laws die?
Joe Laws died on 22 August 1979 in Green Bay.
What was Joe Laws's occupation?
Joe Laws was an american football player.
What nationality was Joe Laws?
Joe Laws was American.
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