About Joe Tuipala
Born 1976. Joe Tuipala is an American american football player.
Joseph Lafaele Tuipala (born September 13, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He is the nephew of former New England Patriots running back Mosi Tatupu, and first cousin of Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu. He played two seasons in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was also a member of the New Orleans Saints and Washington Redskins, including assignments to various NFL Europe teams.
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, he is of Samoan descent. Tuipala is the son of Tautofi Tuipala (father) and Maude "Moki" Scanlan (mother), both from American Samoa. Tuipala attended Sherman E. Burroughs High School in Ridgecrest, California. He went on to play college football for the San Diego State Aztecs, and was named Defensive MVP of the 1998 Las Vegas Bowl.
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Who is Joe Tuipala?
American football linebacker
When was Joe Tuipala born?
Joe Tuipala was born on 13 September 1976 in Honolulu.
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Joe Tuipala is an american football player.
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Joe Tuipala is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Tuipala. https://biography.guide/joe-tuipala/
MLA: "Joe Tuipala." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-tuipala/.
Chicago: "Joe Tuipala." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-tuipala/.
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