Career
He had 9 career interceptions. He was part of one of the most dominant linebacking corps in NFL history. Known as the Orange Crush, it consisted of, Joe Rizzo, Randy Gradishar, Tom Jackson and Bob Swenson.
The corporation was named the 9th best linebacking corps in NFL history by nfl.com.
Joe was also voted by Bronco fans as one of the top 10 linebackers in the 50-year history (1959-2009) of the Denver Broncos. A commercial real estate broker since 1984, Joe owns a commercial real estate firm and resides in Wilmington, North Carolina.