Joe McHale

American football player (born 1963)

American football player
Joe McHale
No. 55
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1963-09-26) September 26, 1963 (age 60)
Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Morris Catholic (Denville Township, New Jersey)
College:Delaware
Undrafted:1986
Career history
  • Washington Redskins (1986)*
  • New York Jets (1987)*
  • New England Patriots (1987)
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:3
Player stats at PFR

Joseph T. McHale (born September 26, 1963) is an American former professional football linebacker who played for one season in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens, he signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 1987. He was waived before the season by the Jets,[1] and signed by the New England Patriots shortly thereafter. He played in three games for the Patriots in 1987.

Born in Passaic, New Jersey, and raised in Denville Township, New Jersey, McHale played prep football at Morris Catholic High School.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Transactions". Reading Eagle. August 21, 1987. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
  2. ^ Joe McHale, Pro-Football-Reference.com. Accessed January 20, 2020. "Born: September 26, 1963 (Age: 56-116d) in Passaic, NJ... High School: Morris Catholic (NJ)"