| Date of birth: | March 30, 1963 |
| Place of birth: | Allentown, Pennsylvania |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | Guard |
| College: | North Carolina State |
| NFL Draft: | 1986 / Round: 3 / Pick 69 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1987-1989 1990-1992 1993-1994 |
Detroit Lions Los Angeles Rams San Diego Chargers |
| Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Joseph Michael Milinichik (born March 30, 1963 in Allentown, Pennsylvania) is a former American football guard who played 10 seasons in the National Football League.
Milinichik began his football career at Emmaus High School in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley Conference. He played collegiate football at North Carolina State University. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 3rd round of the 1986 NFL Draft with the 69th overall selection. He later went on to play for the Los Angeles Rams. He finished his career with the San Diego Chargers, where he played in Super Bowl XXIX.
Joe played for the Wolfpack from 1981-1985 earning All-ACC honors his Junior and Senior years. As a red shirt Freshman he came in second behind fellow Wolfpacker Joe Mcintosh for ACC Rookie of the Year. In 1985, he was named All- American by Football News. Joe Milinichik was one of the best players to ever play the game. His youngest son, Jordan Milinichik seems to be following in his fathers footsteps. Although their big shoes to fill Jordan Milinichik shows great potential in being league bound.