Finally! Jets legend Joe Klecko moves a step closer to enshrinement in Pro Football Hall of Fame, named one of three senior finalists for Class of 2023. TakeFlight
famed"New York Sack Exchange," earning Pro Bowl honors at nose tackle, defensive tackle and defensive end in a 12-year career that ended with one season on the Indianapolis Colts.
"You made my day; that's for sure," the 68-year-old Klecko said Tuesday after being given the news in a congratulatory phone call from Hall of Fame President Jim Porter. Riley played his entire 15-year career from 1969-83 at cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals. A quarterback in college at Florida A&M, Riley excelled in the pros after the position switch.
Riley's 65 career interceptions rank fifth highest in NFL history and second to Dick"Night Train" Lane's 68 for players who were exclusively cornerbacks. His nine seasons with at least four interceptions are tied for the second most in the Super Bowl era.The other nine players discussed on Tuesday were Ken Anderson, Maxie Baughan, Randy Gradishar, Cecil Isbell, Bob Kuechenberg, Eddie Meador, Tommy Nobis, Sterling Sharpe and Everson Walls.
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