Jo Jo Heath
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PositionDefensive back
BornMarch 9, 1957
Monessen, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Monessen, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 30, 2002 (aged 45)
Charleroi, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Charleroi, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
| No. 36, 29, 37 | |
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| Position | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 9, 1957 Monessen, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 30, 2002 (aged 45) Charleroi, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 182 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Monessen (PA) |
| College | Pittsburgh |
| NFL draft | 1980: 6th round, 141st overall pick |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Joseph Leroy Heath, Jr. "JoJo" (March 9, 1957 – December 30, 2002) was an American football defensive back who played three years in the National Football League (NFL), three years in the Canadian Football League (CFL), and one year in the United States Football League (USFL).
The son of Joseph Leroy Heath, Sr. and Fannie Grogan Heath, JoJo grew up in Monessen, PA, a small city in Western Pennsylvania.
Early life
A star athlete for the Monessen Greyhounds, he was a three-year starter in football and basketball. He also excelled in track and field. JoJo was also skilled in martial art and held a Black Belt in Karate.