Jo Jo Heath

Joseph Leroy Heath, Jr. "JoJo"
No. 36, 29, 37
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born(1957-03-09)March 9, 1957
Monessen, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 30, 2002(2002-12-30) (aged 45)
Charleroi, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High schoolMonessen (PA)
CollegePittsburgh
NFL draft1980: 6th round, 141st overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joseph Leroy Heath, Jr. "JoJo" (March 9, 1957 – December 30, 2002) was an American football defensive back who played three years in the National Football League (NFL), three years in the Canadian Football League (CFL), and one year in the United States Football League (USFL).

Early life

The son of Joseph Leroy Heath, Sr. and Fannie Grogan Heath, JoJo grew up in Monessen, PA, a small city in Western Pennsylvania.

Early life

A star athlete for the Monessen Greyhounds, he was a three-year starter in football and basketball. He also excelled in track and field. JoJo was also skilled in martial art and held a Black Belt in Karate.

Recruiting

College career Highly sought after by several Division I college football teams, JoJo was recruited by the Pittsburgh and played for Pitt from 1976 to 1979.[1]

Professional career In 1980, Heath was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the NFL Draft.[2]

Death

He was stabbed to death on December 30, 2002, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania at age 45.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Welcome".
  2. ↑ "1980 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  3. ↑ "'Jo Jo' Heath killed". Archive.triblive.com. December 31, 2002. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
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