Joe Klecko
Keynote Speaker: NY Jets Pro Football Hall of Famer
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Joe Klecko Biography
In the 1980s, few defensive lines caused as much havoc for opposing teams in the National Football League as the “New York Sack Exchange” of the New York Jets. Joe Klecko demonstrated the strength, quickness, and versatility to play end, tackle, and nose during an impressive 12-year career in the NFL.
Klecko is the only player in NFL history selected to the Pro Bowl at all three positions across the defensive line. He was notably a 4-time Pro Bowl selectee (1981, 1983-1985) and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023.
Selected in the sixth round of the 1977 NFL Draft after a prominent collegiate career at Temple University, Klecko made an immediate impact in the pros. He recorded eight sacks – a team record for a rookie. His best season statistically came in 1981 when he totaled a league-high 20.5 sacks as the Sack Exchange dropped opposing quarterbacks 66 times. This outstanding performance earned him the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 1981.
When his time with the Jets culminated 10 years later, Klecko held team records for most games played on the defensive line (140) and most consecutive games with a full sack (10, in 1977-78). In 2004, his jersey number, 73, was retired by the New York Jets.
Klecko ruptured the patella tendon in his right knee in the second game of the 1982 season, but he returned for the playoffs, helping the Jets to a pair of victories before the team lost to the Dolphins 14-0 in the AFC Championship Game. After 11 seasons with the Jets, Klecko played one year with the Indianapolis Colts. He retired with 78 career sacks in 155 games.
Recognized for his contributions, Klecko was inducted into the New York Jets Ring of Honor in 2010 and named to the PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2016.
Stepping out of the field, Klecko transitioned into the world of film and television. He appeared in cameo roles in the films "Smokey and the Bandit," "Smokey and the Bandit II," "Cannonball Run," and "Heat." Not limiting himself to acting, he also serves as an analyst on the New York Jets' post-game show on SportsNet New York since September 2010.
In addition to his works in sports and entertainment, Joe Klecko serves as a representative for various construction companies and sells metal stairs in the Tri-State Area. He is also a member of Catholic Athletes for Christ and shares his experiences on topics of manhood and faith, having been a guest on the EWTN show "Life On The Rock" and on "Blessed2Play".
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Joe Klecko is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Christian, Catholic, Hall of Fame, Athlete and Christian Athletes.
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Joe Klecko generally travels from New Jersey, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Joe Klecko is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Football, Christian and Catholic. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joe Klecko for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Joe Klecko generally travels from New Jersey, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Matt Birk, Ron Jaworski and Joelle Maryn. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joe Klecko for an upcoming event.
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Joe Klecko believes in Jets' Rex Ryan and John Idzik - Newsday
Originally published: February 1, 2014 7:04 PM Updated: February 1, 2014 9:33 PM By NICK KLOPSIS [email protected]. Jets defensive lineman Joe ...
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Super Bowl 2014: Former Jets great Joe Klecko on Hall of Fame ...
As another Hall of Fame class is set to be announced Saturday, Joe Klecko continues to wait. Klecko was a member of the Jets' legendary Sack Exchange ...
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Josh Klecko of Red Bank Catholic signs with Rutgers on National ...
Klecko, whose father Joe is one of the all-time great N.Y. Jets, verbally committed to Rutgers last June.
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Joe Klecko - 10 Greatest Draft Steals for the New York Jets - ESPN
A sixth-round pick in the 1977 draft, Joe Klecko became the only player in NFL history to earn Pro Bowl honors at three different positions. Talk about value.
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Joe Klecko: NY Jets Not Going 'Anywhere' With Mark Sanchez ...
As Klecko sees it, this team confirms the old adage that if you have two QBs, you have none.
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How do I book Joe Klecko to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Joe Klecko for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Joe Klecko, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Joe Klecko or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Joe Klecko for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Joe Klecko, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Joe Klecko are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Joe Klecko, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Joe Klecko speak about?
Joe Klecko is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Christian, Catholic, Hall of Fame, Athlete and Christian Athletes. -
Where does Joe Klecko travel from?
Joe Klecko generally travels from New Jersey, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Joe Klecko?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joe Klecko for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Joe Klecko for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Joe Klecko or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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