Joe Brodsky won three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League and two national championships at the University of Miami.
16 Facts About Joe Brodsky
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Joe Brodsky played college football at the University of Florida.
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Joe Brodsky attended Miami Jackson High School, where he practiced football, basketball and baseball.
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Joe Brodsky was a teammate of Lee Corso, who would become a college head coach and sportcaster.
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Joe Brodsky accepted a football scholarship from the University of Florida, where he was a two-way player at fullback and linebacker.
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Joe Brodsky had 2 receptions for 11 yards, one touchdown and one kickoff return for 13 yards.
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Joe Brodsky set a school record with most yards returned from pass interceptions in a single-season.
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Joe Brodsky practiced track and lettered four years in both sports.
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Joe Brodsky was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 16th round of the 1957 NFL draft.
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Joe Brodsky instead opted to sign a contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to play professional football in Canada.
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Joe Brodsky was waived before the start of the season.
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Joe Brodsky was a part of the 1983 National Championship team under head coach Howard Schnellenberger.
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Joe Brodsky was a part of the 1987 National Championship team under head coach Jimmy Johnson.
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Joe Brodsky helped to develop players like: Ottis Anderson, Albert Bentley, Keith Griffin, Alonzo Highsmith, Warren Williams, Cleveland Gary, Melvin Bratton and Leonard Conley.
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Joe Brodsky helped to develop Pro Football Hall of Famer and the NFL's All-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith and Pro Bowl fullback Daryl Johnston.
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Joe Brodsky died after a long battle with prostate cancer on May 25,2006.