Joe Muha
American football player
Died when: 71 years 338 days (863 months)Star Sign: Taurus
Joseph George Muha (April 28, 1921 – March 31, 1993) was an American football player, coach, and official.He played professionally as a fullback 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.Muha served 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.Muha received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Virginia Military Institute, a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Southern California and a Doctorate of Education from Nova Southwestern University, Florida.