Joe Prokop (halfback)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | January 9, 1921 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died: | April 29, 1995 (aged 74) |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Cathedral Latin (Cleveland) |
| College: | Bradley |
| Position: | Halfback |
| NFL draft: | 1948: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Joseph Michael Prokop (January 9, 1921 – April 29, 1995) was an American professional football halfback who played one season with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and Bradley University.
Early life and college
[edit]Joseph Michael Prokop was born on January 9, 1921, in Cleveland, Ohio.[1] He attended Cathedral Latin High School in Cleveland.[1]
Prokop played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish of the University of Notre Dame from 1940 to 1941.[1] He also participated in track at Notre Dame.[2] Prokop later played football for the Bradley Braves of Bradley University from 1946 to 1947.[1]
Professional career
[edit]In May 1948, it was reported that Prokop was considering signing with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC).[3] Prokop stated that Rockets head coach Edward McKeever was going to award him a contract if he reported to training camp on July 18.[3] McKeever was Prokop's freshman coach at Notre Dame.[3] On July 28, it was reported that Prokop had been released by the Rockets.[4] However, Prokop later returned to the Rockets and played in two games for the team during the 1948 AAFC season as a halfback.[5] He stood 6'2" and weighed 170 pounds during his pro career.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Prokop's brother Eddie also played for the Rockets in 1948.[5][2] Joe died on April 29, 1995.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Joe Prokop". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ a b Costin, Jim (October 3, 1942). "Irish Display New Offense Against Tech". The South Bend Tribune. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Joe Prokop May Try Pro Football". The Cleveland Press. May 28, 1948. p. 38. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ "Chicago Rockets Trim Eight From Grid Squad". Brooklyn Eagle. United Press. July 28, 1948. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Joe Prokop". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved June 26, 2025.