Joe Kopnisky
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BornJuly 25, 1935
Etna, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Etna, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 2014 (aged 78)
1954–1956West Virginia
PositionEnd
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 25, 1935 Etna, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 2014 (aged 78) |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1954–1956 | West Virginia |
| Position | End |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1973–1983 | Grove City |
| Wrestling | |
| 1965–1973 | Grove City |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 42–55–3 (football) |
Joseph Louis Kopnisky (July 25, 1935 – June 19, 2014) was an American football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania from 1973 to 1983, compiling a record of 42–55–3.[2]
Kopnisky played college football at West Virginia University from 1954 to 1956.[3] He was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in the 1957 NFL draft.[4]