Defense & Fumbles
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Games | Def Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | Fmb | FR | Yds | TD | Sk | Sfty | AV | Awards |
| 1961 | 22 | WAS | RDT | 72 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 7 | |||||||
| 1962 | 23 | WAS | RDT | 72 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 3.5 | 6 | |||||||
| 1963* | 24 | WAS | LDT | 72 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3.5 | 7 | PB | ||||||
| 1964 | 25 | WAS | RDT | 72 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 | 7 | |||||||
| 1965* | 26 | WAS | RDT | 72 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 11.0 | 10 | UPI MVP-6, PB | ||||||
| 1966 | 27 | WAS | DT | 72 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 1967 | 28 | WAS | RDT | 72 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 9.0 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 1968 | 29 | WAS | RDT | 72 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | |||||||
| 1969 | 30 | WAS | RDT | 72 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0.5 | 2 | |||||||||||
| Career | 110 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 36 | 0 | 40.0 | 51 | |||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joe Rutgens?
Joe Rutgens is 84 years old.
When was Joe Rutgens born?
Joe Rutgens was born on January 26, 1939.
Where was Joe Rutgens born?
Joe Rutgens was born in Cedar Point, IL.
How tall is Joe Rutgens?
Joe Rutgens is 6-2 (188 cm) tall.
How much did Joe Rutgens weigh when playing?
Joe Rutgens weighed 255 lbs (115 kg) when playing.
Is Joe Rutgens in the Hall of Fame?
Joe Rutgens has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Joe Rutgens play?
Joe Rutgens played 110 games over his career.
How many sacks did Joe Rutgens have?
Joe Rutgens had 40.0 sacks over his career.
How many Super Bowls has Joe Rutgens won?
Joe Rutgens has never won a Super Bowl.
When did Joe Rutgens retire?
Joe Rutgens last played in 1969.
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