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Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2014
- Class:
- 1998
Joseph A. Karcutskie '98
Sport: Football
Year Inducted: 2014
Brown’s all-time leader in career tackles and single-season tackles, Karcutskie became synonymous with outstanding defensive play over his four seasons as a linebacker for the Bears. Karcutskie played his way to three All-Ivy recognitions, an All-American nod as a junior, and All-New England accolades as a senior.
Named the starting middle linebacker by Head Coach Mark Whipple the moment he set foot on campus, Karcutskie went on to start every game for four years. He set Brown records for single-season tackles (137) and career tackles (404), snapping marks set by John Woodring ’81, who went on to play five seasons for the New York Jets. Karcutskie became the first Brown player to exceed 100 tackles in a season twice and the only player in school history to lead the team in tackles for three consecutive seasons.
Karcutskie began his career for a Brown squad that went 7-3 in 1994 and earned the team’s Kevin Kehoe ’83 award as the most valuable freshman. He secured his first All-Ivy nod as a sophomore and followed with a record-breaking junior year that saw him land on the Football Gazette All-American Honorable Mention list. A senior co-captain, Karcutskie wrapped up his storied career with a third All-Ivy selection and a spot on the New England Sportswriters All-New England First Team.
In 2003, Karcutskie was named to Brown’s 125th Anniversary Team, joining a crew of five other Hall of Fame linebackers: Lou Cole ’78, Milton Hodosh ’50, Scott Nelson ’77, John Prassas ’81 and John Woodring ’81.
Karcutskie is currently a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC in Clarks Summit, Pa.
