1979 Profile: Doug Kotar

Running Back

No. 44

Kentucky

"Doug came to the Giants prior to the 1974 season and became an instant celebrity. He led the NFC in rushing during the preseason with 391 yards and a 5.8 average.

Doug ran back a kickoff for a 90-yard touchdown in his first varsity game at Kentucky."

-1979 Topps No. 352

1979 Profile: Brian Kelley

"Brian continues to be a solid hitter and hard-nosed player. A regular weakside linebacker for the Giants, he's counted on to turn in key plays for the club.

Brian once worked for the Dallas Cowboys in their training camp."

-1979 Topps No. 248

1979 Profile: Bobby Hammond

Running Back

No. 33

Morgan State

"Bobby was the Giants' total yardage leader in 1977. He led the club in rushing, added 419 yards on kickoff returns and 334 yards returning punts. He had a 68-yard punt return against the Cowboys.

Bobby was originally signed by the New Orleans Saints."

-1979 Topps No. 119

1979 Profile: Jack Gregory

Defensive End

No. 81

Delta State

"Jack is one of the Giants' leaders in quarterback sacks for the past seven seasons. He was a First Team All-NFL selection by UPI and Pro Football Weekly in 1972 and was selected to the Pro Bowl.

Jack began his college career at Chattanooga as a defensive tackle and then transferred to Delta State to conclude his college career.

Jack's father played pro football with the Cleveland Rams in the early 1940s."

-1979 Topps No. 291

1979 Profile: Dan Doornik

"Equipped with good size and outstanding speed for a big man, Dan fared well in his first taste of NFL action last season. He finished his career at Washington State with 1,745 yards rushing and set the school mark for sophomores.

Dan was a pre-med major at Washington State." 

-1979 Topps No. 492

1979 Profile: Al Dixon

Tight End

No. 84

Iowa State

"Al has shown expertise in both receiving and blocking during his two campaigns with the Giants. He has also performed admirably in preseason games for the club. A solid specialty teams player, he once blocked a field goal attempt by the Cowboys.

As has aspirations to work in community development programs."

-1979 Topps No. 472

1979 Profile: Randy Dean

Quarterback

No. 15

Northwestern

"Randy is equipped with all the tools necessary to make it in the NFL. He became the Giants' No. 2 quarterback in 1978 and hopes to see more action this season.

Randy was MVP in both his junior and senior years for the Northwestern Wildcats."

-1979 Topps No. 228