- Joe Norman
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Norman, Joe. Josef Dennison Norman, born October 15, 1956 in Millersburg, Ohio is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League. Played Big-Ten college football at Indiana University, where he won football letters in 1975-78 and was co-captain in both 1977 and 1978. Was IU Most Valuable Player in 1977 and 1978, named All-Big Ten in 1978, and was named second team All-American by NEA in 1978. Played in 1978 Hula Bowl and the 1978 Japan Bowl where he was named Defensive MVP. His senior year, Norman accumulated 199 total tackles (including 141 solo stops), which shattered the former school record of 165 total tackles set two years earlier by Steve Sanders. Currently holds Indiana University record for most career tackles with 444 tackles; as well as the school record for most tackles in a game with 26 against Ohio State on November 18, 1978. Later went on to play professionally with the Seattle Seahawks. 2nd round pick - 45th player selected in the 1979 NFL Draft. He played six seasons for the Seattle Seahawks. Currently lives in Wooster Ohio. Married to Sallie Kirn Norman, father of Sarah Katherine 'Katie' Norman, David Norman, and Rebecca Norman.
| DATE OF BIRTH = October 15, 1956 | PLACE OF BIRTH = Millersburg, OH
Categories:- American football linebackers
- Indiana Hoosiers football players
- Seattle Seahawks players
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