Joe Laws
American football player (1911–1979)
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Joseph Ray Laws (June 16, 1911 – August 22, 1979) was an American football player. He played his entire career with the Green Bay Packers, winning three World Championships, and was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1972.[1] Prior to joining the Packers, Laws attended the University of Iowa where he was a member of Sigma Pi fraternity. While at Iowa he was named All-Big Ten quarterback and the Big Ten Most Valuable Player in 1933.[2]
PositionHalfback
BornJune 16, 1911
Colfax, Iowa, U.S.
Colfax, Iowa, U.S.
DiedAugust 22, 1979 (aged 68)
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
| No. 38, 29, 24 | |
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| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 16, 1911 Colfax, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | August 22, 1979 (aged 68) Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 186 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Iowa |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
On December 17, 1944, Joe Laws set an NFL postseason record (since broken), by intercepting 3 passes in the Packers' 14–7 victory over the Giants in the league title game.[3]
