Joe Kurth

Joseph James Kurth (January 23, 1907 – January 6, 1987) was an American football tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Wisconsin and Notre Dame where he was named a unanimous All-American in 1932.

Joe Kurth

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Position:	Tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1907-01-23)January 23, 1907 Waunakee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died:	January 6, 1987(1987-01-06) (aged 79) Richardson, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:	Madison East (Madison, Wisconsin)
College:	Wisconsin Notre Dame
Career history
Green Bay Packers (1933–1934)
Career highlights and awards
Unanimous All-American (1932) First-team All-American (1931)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 20 Games started: 12 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life and college career

Kurth was born on January 23, 1907, in Waunakee, Wisconsin. He attended Madison East High School in Madison, Wisconsin.

He played college football for Wisconsin and Notre Dame. While at Notre Dame in 1932 he was named as an All-American.

Professional career

Following his All-American campaign in 1932 he signed with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). In two years with the team he played in twenty games and started twelve.

References

• Joe Kurth's profile at NFL.com