Joe Muha
American football player

Joe Muha

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American football player
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
28 April 1921(Central City, USA)
Death:
1 April 1993(Hemet, USA)
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Education:
Virginia Military Institute
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Biography

Joseph George "Joe" Muha (April 28, 1921 – April 1, 1993) was an American football player, coach, and official.He played professionally as afullback and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.He was their starting fullback four of those years and a two-time All-Pro selection.Muha also was an umpire in the NFL from 1956 through 1971.He wore uniform number 43, which was claimed the season following Muha's retirement by Red Cashion.

Muhaserved as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps from 1943 to 1947. He was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1976.