Joe Kopcha, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJoe Kopcha
American football player
Date of Birth: 23-Dec-1905
Place of Birth: Whiting, Indiana, United States
Date of Death: 29-Jul-1986
Profession: American football player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Joe Kopcha
- Joseph Edwards "Joe" Kopcha (December 23, 1905 – July 29, 1986) is a former professional American football player. Kopcha played eight years in the National Football League, mainly for the Chicago Bears.
- He was an offensive lineman.
- Kopcha attended the University of Chattanooga, where he studied to become an obstetrician, and played professional football in order to fund his university studies.
- Kopcha played for the Detroit Lions when he obtained an internship at Harper Hospital, after previously studying at the Rush Medical College when playing for the Bears.
- Kopcha used his knowledge to redesign the shoulder pads worn by players, with his basic designs still in use today.
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