Joe Brodsky
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Miami, Florida, U.S.
Miami Lakes, Florida, U.S.
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| Position | Fullback |
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| Born | June 9, 1934 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 2006 (aged 70) Miami Lakes, Florida, U.S. |
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| High school | Miami Jackson (FL) |
| College | Florida |
| NFL draft | 1957: 16th round, 189th overall pick |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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Joseph Brodsky (June 9, 1934 – May 25, 2006) was an American football coach. He won three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL) and two national championships at the University of Miami. He played college football at the University of Florida.
Brodsky attended Miami Jackson High School, where he practiced football, basketball and baseball. As a senior, he was a fullback on the first Miami Jackson team to defeat Miami High School in 27 years.
He was a teammate of Lee Corso, who became a college head coach and sportscaster. Brodsky graduated in 1952 and received All-state honors.
College career
Brodsky accepted a football scholarship from the University of Florida in Gainesville where he was a two-way player at fullback and linebacker. As a sophomore, he was the team's leading rusher with 82 carries for 378 yards (4.6-yard avg.). He had 2 receptions for 11 yards, a touchdown and a kickoff return for 13 yards. He was a defensive line backup. As a junior, he had injuries and only played in 7 games, registering 24 carries for 92 yards (3.6-yard avg.).
As a senior, he had no rushing statistics but he had 5 interceptions and set 3 individual school records for interceptions. In the season opener against Mississippi State University, he intercepted 3 passes and returned them for an NCAA record 162 yards. He set a school record with most yards returned from pass interceptions in a single-season (244 yards). He was in track and lettered four years in both sports. In 2002, he was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame.[1]
Professional career
Brodsky was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 16th round (189th overall) of the 1957 NFL draft. He instead opted to sign a contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to play professional football in Winnipeg, Canada.[2] He was waived before the start of the season.