Widener University Athletics Hall of Fame
Joe Fields enjoyed a solid three-year career at the center position, leading Widener to a 24-3 record and helping lay the foundation for future championship teams. Thanks in large part to Fields, the 1973 team led the country in rushing offense even though he played three games with a broken toe. Regarded by many to be the conference's premier center at the time, Fields was selected by the New York Jets in the 14th round of the NFL Draft. He played with the Jets from 1975-87 and was an all-pro selection four times and a team captain for nine years before concluding his career with the neighboring New York Giants in 1988. For his efforts, Fields was later selected to the Jets' all-time team in 1990.
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