Joe Cocozzo played college football for the Michigan Wolverines from 1989 to 1992, earning second-team All-American honors in 1992.
11 Facts About Joe Cocozzo
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Joe Cocozzo was a star football player for the Mechanicville Red Raiders.
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Joe Cocozzo was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 1993 NFL draft.
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Joe Cocozzo played five seasons for the Chargers from 1993 to 1997.
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Joe Cocozzo appeared in 77 NFL games, including 48 games as a starter.
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Joe Cocozzo started 13 regular season games at left guard for the 1994 San Diego Chargers that won the AFC Championship Game, but lost Super Bowl XXIX to the San Francisco 49ers.
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Joe Cocozzo signed with the Washington Redskins as a free agent in June 1998.
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Joe Cocozzo injured his elbow during training camp and was cut with an injury settlement.
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Joe Cocozzo broke ribs on the first day of training camp when he was hit by a running back.
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Joe Cocozzo announced his official retirement before the 2000 season.
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Joe Cocozzo retired from football after suffering injuries, ultimately undergoing three operations on his left shoulder.