Legendary Jets defensive tackle Joe Klecko will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, and one of his running mates on the New York Sack Exchange will share the moment with him as his presenter.
The Hall of Fame made the news official Wednesday that former defensive lineman Marty Lyons will serve as the presenter for Klecko when he is inducted on Aug. 5, two days after the Jets play in the Hall of Fame Game against the Cleveland Browns.
Being part of the @nyjets' famed New York Sack Exchange created bonds that continue to hold strong.
Joe Klecko has announced that Marty Lyons will serve as his Presenter when he is enshrined into the Hall of Fame this summer. pic.twitter.com/eFhEHJhYmY
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) April 5, 2023
Lyons spent his entire 12-season career with the Jets (1979-1990), playing in 147 games and totaling 43 sacks. He is a member of the Jets’ Ring of Honor as well as a 2011 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame. From 1979 to 1987, Lyons and Klecko formed the New York Sack Exchange, along with Mark Gastineau and Abdul Salaam.
Come August, Lyons will have the honor of helping Klecko unveil his bust for the Hall of Fame in what is going to be an incredible week for Jets fans and players.