Joseph George Gembis (September 29, 1907 – July 5, 1969), sometimes known by the nickname "Dynamite Joe", was an American football player and coach.

Without the service of his productive toe, it is extremely doubtful if Michigan's record would be studded with any major victories.

[8][9] The Cincinnati Enquirer in November 1930 wrote: "Dynamite Joe Gembis, Tank fullback, is without a doubt the finest line-smasher to ever show at Redland Field.

"[10] Gembis spent one year as a football coach at Chesapeake High School in Ohio.

[1] In his later years, Gembis continued to work as an associate professor of health and physical education at Wayne State.