Joe Prokop

Joseph Michael Prokop (January 9, 1921 – April 29, 1995) was an American professional football halfback who played one season with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and Bradley University.

Early life and college Joseph Michael Prokop was born on January 9, 1921, in Pennsylvania. He attended Cathedral Latin High School in Cleveland. Prokop later played football for the Bradley Braves of Bradley University from 1946 to 1947. Prokop stated that Rockets head coach Edward McKeever was going to award him a contract if he reported to training camp on July 18. However, Prokop later returned to the Rockets and played in two games for the team during the 1948 AAFC season as a halfback. He stood 6'2" and weighed 170 pounds during his pro career.