Newly minted Hall of Famer Joe Klecko discusses his amazing football life. From faking his identity to play semi-pro ball to a surprising friendship with Burt Reynolds, Klecko's career seems written by movie execs. He appeared on one of the most famous sports posters of the 1980s and didn't agree with teammate Mark Gastineau's showmanship. He speaks frankly about former head coach Joe Walton's flaws and why he remained optimistic about his HOF chances after more than three decades. He also talks about the fateful day he got a knock on his door from none other than Joe Namath.

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