Joe DeLamielleure
Leadership and Fitness Coach
Joe DeLamielleure was born in 1951 in Detroit, Michigan. He was an All-American at Michigan State, and in 1973, was chosen by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the NFL draft. Right away, Joe played an integral part of the esteemed "Electric Company," which, doing its offensive line job well, paved the way for O.J. Simpson to rush for 2,003 yards during the 1973 season.
Joe played with the Bills for most of his football career, which lasted through the mid-80s. In 1980, he was traded to the Cleveland Browns, but was back with the Bills in 1985 when he finished his NFL ride.
Career Highlights:
- Six times Pro Bowl selection (1975-1980)
- Nine times All-Pro selection (1974-1981 and 1983)
- NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
- Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
Joe is one of the most inspiring, kind-hearted individuals you would ever meet in your life.
