About Joe Phillips
Born 1963. Joe Phillips is an American american football player.
Joseph Gordon Phillips (born July 15, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the SMU Mustangs and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 1986 NFL draft with the 93rd overall pick.
Phillips competed collegiately at Southern Methodist University, where he also was an All-American thrower for the SMU track and field team. Phillips placed 6th in the shot put at the 1985 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.
After his football career he became an attorney and talk show host. The USA Today All-Joe Team is named in his honor.
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Who is Joe Phillips?
American football player
When was Joe Phillips born?
Joe Phillips was born on 15 July 1963 in Portland.
What is Joe Phillips's occupation?
Joe Phillips is an american football player.
What nationality is Joe Phillips?
Joe Phillips is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Phillips (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Phillips. https://biography.guide/joe-phillips/
MLA: "Joe Phillips." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-phillips/.
Chicago: "Joe Phillips." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-phillips/.
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