Joe Kopnisky

Joe Kopnisky
Biographical details
Born(1935-07-25)July 25, 1935
Etna, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 2014(2014-06-19) (aged 78)
Playing career
Football
1954–1956West Virginia
Position(s)End
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1973–1983Grove City
Wrestling
1965–1973Grove City
Head coaching record
Overall42–55–3 (football)

Joseph Louis Kopnisky (July 25, 1935 – June 19, 2014) was an American football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania from 1973 to 1983, compiling a record of 42–55–3.[2]

Kopnisky played college football at West Virginia University from 1954 to 1956.[3] He was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in the 1957 NFL draft.[4]

Head coaching record

Football

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Grove City Wolverines (NCAA Division III football independent) (1973–1983)
1973 Grove City 2–6–1
1974 Grove City 5–3–1
1975 Grove City 5–4
1976 Grove City 6–3
1977 Grove City 6–4
1978 Grove City 4–4–1
1979 Grove City 3–6
1980 Grove City 4–5
1981 Grove City 2–7
1982 Grove City 2–7
1983 Grove City 3–6
Grove City: 42–55–3
Total: 42–55–3

[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Joe Kopnisky". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Obituary: Joseph Kopnisky / College football star who became coach". Pittsburgh Post–Gazette. June 25, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "Joe Kopnisky". West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  4. ^ "Cardinals draft picks". Pro-Football-Reference Drafts. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  5. ^ "NCAA Statistics; Joe Kopnisky". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  6. ^ "Football Year-by-Year Records". Grove City College. Retrieved February 13, 2024.