Joe Campanella

Joe Campanella
Campanella on a 1952 Bowman football card
No. 73
PositionsLinebacker
Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1930-09-03)September 3, 1930
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedFebruary 15, 1967(1967-02-15) (aged 36)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High schoolCathedral Latin (Chardon, Ohio)
CollegeOhio State
NFL draft1952: 3rd round, 36th overall pick
Career history
Playing
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Operations
  • Baltimore Colts (19661967)
    Vice president/General manager
Career NFL statistics
Games played68
Games started39
Interceptions3
Fumble recoveries3
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Executive profile at Pro Football Reference

Joseph Arthur Campanella (September 3, 1930 – February 15, 1967) was an American professional football player and executive in the National Football League (NFL). Campanella played linebacker and defensive tackle for six seasons for the Dallas Texans and the Baltimore Colts. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 1952 NFL draft. He later served as the general manager of the Baltimore Colts from 1966–1967.