Bill Jobko

Bill Jobko
No. 57
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born(1935-10-07)October 7, 1935
Bridgeport, Ohio, U.S.
DiedDecember 18, 2004(2004-12-18) (aged 69)
Snellville, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolMartins Ferry
(Martins Ferry, Ohio)
CollegeOhio State
NFL draft1958: 7th round, 80th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
  • Atlanta Falcons (1968)
    Linebackers
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions5
Fumble recoveries11
Sacks6.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Kermit Jobko (October 7, 1935 – December 18, 2004) was an American professional football linebacker who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Rams (1958–1962), the Minnesota Vikings (1963–1965) and the Atlanta Falcons (1966). He played college football at Ohio State.

Early years

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He attended Bridgeport High School (OH). He accepted a football scholarship from Ohio State University, where he became a starter on the offensive line for the 1954 and 1957 national championship teams. In 1957, he received All-American and the team's most valuable player honors.

Professional career

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Jobko was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 7th round (80th overall) of the 1958 NFL draft.

1966 was his last year as a linebacker because he developed high blood pressure and was forced to retire for health reasons.

Personal life

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In 1968, he served as the Falcons' assistant linebackers coach under head coach Norb Heckerin. In 1969, he was hired as a Falcons college scout. From 1978 to 1989, he was the Falcons director of pro personnel.

Jobko died of an abdominal aortic aneurysm on December 18, 2004.

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