Joe Muha

Joseph George Muha (April 28, 1921 – March 31, 1993) was an American football player, coach, and official. He played professionally as a fullback and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was their starting fullback four of those years and a two-time All-Pro selection. Muha also was an umpire in the NFL from 1956 through 1971. He wore uniform number 43, which was claimed the season following Muha's retirement by Red Cashion.

Joe Muha

No. 36
Position:	Fullback
Personal information
Born:	(1921-04-28)April 28, 1921 Central City, Pennsylvania
Died:	March 31, 1993(1993-03-31) (aged 71)[1] Hemet, California
Career information
College:	VMI
NFL Draft:	1943 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2
Career history
As a player:
Philadelphia Eagles (1946–1950)
As a coach:
USC (1951–1952) (Backfield)
Career highlights and awards
2x All-Pro (1948, 1950)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards: 257 Average: 3.8 Touchdowns: 2
Player stats at NFL.com

Muha served as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps from 1943 to 1947. He was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1976. Muha received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Virginia Military Institute, a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Southern California and a Doctorate of Education from Nova Southwestern University, Florida.