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Joseph Casimiere Rutgens (born January 26, 1939 in Cedar Point, Illinois) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He went to two Pro Bowls during his nine-year career. He played college football at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and was drafted in the first round (third overall) of the 1961 NFL Draft. Rutgens was also selected in the first round (fourth overall) of the 1961 AFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.

Joe Rutgens
No. 72
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1939-01-26) January 26, 1939 (age 83)
Cedar Point, Illinois
Career information
College:Illinois
NFL Draft:1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3
AFL Draft:1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4
(by the Oakland Raiders)
Career history
  • Washington Redskins (1961–1970)
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Pro Bowl (1963, 1965)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:110
Fumble recoveries:6
Fumble recovery yards:36
Player stats at NFL.com

In 2008 Rutgens was selected as one of the top 10 defensive lineman in the history of University of Illinois Memorial Stadium.[1]

Rutgens was an All-American in 1960 and was a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the Associated Press in 1959 and 1960. He also was a second-team All-Big Ten pick by United Press in both 1959 and 1960.


References


  1. "FIGHTINGILLINI.COM - Rutgens to Attend Illinois Renaissance Celebration". www.fightingillini.com. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2022.





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