Joe Kurth

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Joe Kurth
No. 28, 31
PositionTackle
Personal information
Born(1907-01-23)January 23, 1907
Waunakee, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJanuary 6, 1987(1987-01-06) (aged 79)
Richardson, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High schoolMadison East
(Madison, Wisconsin)
CollegeWisconsin
Notre Dame
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career statistics
Games played20
Games started12
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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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.

Early life and college career

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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

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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. After his football career, Joe found employment with Kayser Motors, Inc. (now Kayser Ford) in Madison, WI.

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