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Inductee Joe Steffy |
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Joe Steffy of Chattanooga, Tenn., played
one year at the University of Tennessee as guard on Coach John Barnhill's 1944
Rose Bowl team. Upon transferring to West Point, Steffy was a standout on Colonel
Red Blaik's 1945, 1946 and 1947 teams, which posted a 23-2-3 record. Steffy received
the Outland Trophy in 1947 as Army's captain and All-American guard. |  | |
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In 1950, Steffy went to Korea. There, he proved himself to be a superb soldier.
He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He later served as Gen. "Iron
Mike" O'Daniel's aide. Steffy was regarded as one of the best offensive linemen
ever produced at Army, opening holes for the fabled Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis. |
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In 1952, Steffy returned to West Point and coached football until 1955. He was
inducted into the College Football Hall of fame in 1987. A successful businessman
in Newburgh, N.Y., Steffy is the principal owner of the Broadway Garage and the
local Buick agency. He has served as president of the Rotary Club and the Powelton
Golf Club. He currently serves on the board of directors for St. Luke's Hospital.
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