JoJo Polk

Tackles:	273
Interceptions:	11

JoJo Polk
No. 19, 9
Position:	Defensive back
Personal information
Born:	August 31, 1978 (age 44); Oakland, California
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lawrence (KS)
College:	Northeastern State
Undrafted:	2006
Career history
	Tulsa Talons (2000); Grand Rapids Rampage (2001–2002); Buffalo Destroyers (2003); Columbus Destroyers (2004–2005); Grand Rapids Rampage (2005); Canton Legends (2006); Orlando Predators (2007); Georgia Force (2008); Reading Express (2009); Canton Cougars (2011);
Career highlights and awards
	1st Team All-Lone Star Conference (1999); All-Rookie Team (2001); Most Inspirational Player of the Year (2001); 2× AIFA Champion (2006, 2009); American Bowl V MVP (2009);
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:
Tackles:	273
Interceptions:	11
	Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Last updated July 09, 2023

Joseph Polk (born August 31, 1978) is a former American football defensive back.

In his rookie season in af2 with the Tulsa Talons,^[1] Polk tripped over a fallen receiver and slammed headfirst into the padded wall that lines the field. The impact broke his C-6 vertebra, leaving him paralyzed, and unable to move his legs and temporarily without feeling in his hands. He was told that he would not be able to walk again, but he was able to get himself into a healthy enough condition to be able to play football again.^[2]

Polk went on to spend 8 years as a player in the Arena Football League. He won the 2001 Most Inspirational Player of the Year after playing his rookie season. He has also won 2 American Indoor Football Association championships playing for both the Canton Legends and the Reading Express.

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References

↑ Rottinghaus, Steve (August 21, 2001). "Polk caps comeback". www.ljworld.com. Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
↑ Polk Playing Football After Medical Miracle

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[1] Rottinghaus, Steve (August 21, 2001). "Polk caps comeback". www.ljworld.com. Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved October 13, 2015.

[2] Polk Playing Football After Medical Miracle

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