Joseph John Novsek II was an American football defensive lineman who played one season in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders.
10 Facts About Joe Novsek
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Joe Novsek was born on May 29,1939, in Cardale, Pennsylvania.
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Joe Novsek attended Redstone High School near there, graduating in c 1958.
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Joe Novsek was named co-team captain to start his junior year.
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Joe Novsek was selected in both the 1961 NFL draft and 1961 AFL Draft, but chose to finish his collegiate career.
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Joe Novsek was used by the Raiders on each position of the defensive line, and appeared in all fourteen games of the 1962 season.
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Joe Novsek was named to the AFL's All-Rookie team at the end of the season.
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Joe Novsek was released at roster cuts in August 1963.
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Joe Novsek was signed by the Baltimore Colts, who drafted him two years prior, in 1964.
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Joe Novsek was released at the 1964 roster cuts, ending his professional career.