James Richard Katcavage (October 28, 1934 – February 22, 1995) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) who played thirteen seasons for the New York Giants.
Although quarterback sacks did not become an official NFL statistic until 1982, Katcavage is unofficially credited with a career total of 91+1⁄2 sacks, placing him fourth on the New York Giants' unofficial list.
[1][2] After retiring from playing, Katcavage served as defensive line coach for the Giants from 1969 to 1973.
[citation needed] In 2016, the Professional Football Researchers Association named Katvavage to the PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2016.
[6] Katcavage died on February 22, 1995, in Maple Glen, Pennsylvania.