Joseph Michael Federspiel (born May 6, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Federspiel played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Joe Federspiel
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Federspiel playing for the Saints in 1977
No. 58, 50
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1950-05-06) May 6, 1950 (age 73)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:DeSales (KY)
College:Kentucky
NFL draft:1972 / Round: 4 / Pick: 99
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:7.5
Fumble recoveries:10
Interceptions:5
Player stats at PFR

Federspiel played in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints (1972–1980) and Baltimore Colts in 1981. Federspiel also played for the Chicago Blitz of the United States Football League in 1983.[1]

After retiring as a player, Federspiel officiated Southeastern Conference (SEC) football games as an umpire. He was not allowed to work Kentucky games, as SEC rules prohibit officials from calling games involving their alma mater.

References edit

  1. ^ "Dave Lafary Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.