 Krupa from 1955 Purdue yearbook | |
| Date of birth | July 6, 1933 |
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| Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Date of death | September 13, 2011 (aged 78) |
| Place of death | Chicago, Illinois |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive tackle |
| College | Purdue |
| NFL draft | 1956 / Round: 2 / Pick: 17 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1956–1964 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
| Career stats | |
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Joseph S. Krupa, Sr. (July 6, 1933 – September 13, 2011) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle for nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).[1] Krupa was selected to the Pro Bowl after the 1963 season. He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers. Krupa is a member of the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame.