Joe Prokop (halfback)

Joe Prokop
Personal information
Born:(1921-01-09)January 9, 1921
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Died:April 29, 1995(1995-04-29) (aged 74)
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school:Cathedral Latin (Cleveland)
College:Bradley
Position:Halfback
NFL draft:1948: undrafted
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joseph Michael Prokop (January 9, 1921 – April 29, 1995) was an American professional football halfback who played one season with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and Bradley University.

Early life and college

Joseph Michael Prokop was born on January 9, 1921, in Cleveland, Ohio.[1] He attended Cathedral Latin High School in Cleveland.[1]

Prokop played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish of the University of Notre Dame from 1940 to 1941.[1] He also participated in track at Notre Dame.[2] Prokop later played football for the Bradley Braves of Bradley University from 1946 to 1947.[1]

Professional career

In May 1948, it was reported that Prokop was considering signing with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC).[3] Prokop stated that Rockets head coach Edward McKeever was going to award him a contract if he reported to training camp on July 18.[3] McKeever was Prokop's freshman coach at Notre Dame.[3] On July 28, it was reported that Prokop had been released by the Rockets.[4] However, Prokop later returned to the Rockets and played in two games for the team during the 1948 AAFC season as a halfback.[5] He stood 6'2" and weighed 170 pounds during his pro career.[5]

Personal life

Prokop's brother Eddie also played for the Rockets in 1948.[5][2] Joe died on April 29, 1995.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Joe Prokop". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Costin, Jim (October 3, 1942). "Irish Display New Offense Against Tech". The South Bend Tribune. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Joe Prokop May Try Pro Football". The Cleveland Press. May 28, 1948. p. 38. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  4. ^ "Chicago Rockets Trim Eight From Grid Squad". Brooklyn Eagle. United Press. July 28, 1948. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d "Joe Prokop". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
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