For the past 60 years, The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame has honored and inducted over 780 incredible men and women who have made a lasting impact in Pennsylvania through extraordinary athletic achievement and contributions. Whether these activities have been achieved on or off the field, we honor them. Through our future virtual museum, we educate and celebrate their achievements for years to come.
The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame’s 2025 Induction Ceremony and Dinner is Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Sheraton Hotel-Pittsburgh Station Square.
John Jack Klotz
Deceased
Year Inducted:2010
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Jack Klotz was an outstanding Pro football lineman who started AFL career at age 27 because of service in US Marine Corps. After College graduation, made NFL Los Angeles Rams regular season roster, Drafted, enlisted in Marines. Returned to five year career in AFL with New York Titans and Jets, San Diego Chargers, Houston Oilers. 6′ 5″, 256 pound dominant offensive tackle. 1963 “Coaches and Players” All-Pro. Great athlete at PMC Prep in football, basketball, baseball, track and Pennsylvania Military College (now Widener). Three sport letterman. Football captain. 1955-1956 Little All-American recognition. Excellent work 30+ years in Chester “City team”, other community programs.
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