1959 Profile: Bob Schnelker

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No. 85
Bowling Green

"Schnelker was the Giants' third ranking pass receiver in 1955, after having topped the list in '54, his first season with the club (he played with Philadelphia in '53). He caught 25, good for 325 yards in '55 and made three touchdowns, compared to eight the year before when he tied two Giant records (most touchdown [receptions], 3, and most points, 18, in a single game).

He was the only experienced end after Ken McAfee was sidelined, and defenses ganged up on him. He's the best blocker among the Giants' offensive ends.

Schnelker is married and a father. His hometown is Upper Sandusky, Ohio."

-1956 Jay Publishing

"When Bob joined the Giants in 1954, he caught seven touchdown passes in his first five games!

Rangy and swift, Bob can cut over the line for spot tosses or travel downfield to grab the long heaves. Because he's so dangerous, it takes two or three men to cover him, making Bob an excellent decoy."

-1956 Topps No. 89

"Another top pass receiver, Bob was first drafted by the Browns, traded to the Eagles and is happy as a Giant, especially when he comes up with his clutch catches.
Bob lives in Marion, Ohio."

-Pro Football Handbook 1959

"Bob Schnelker (85) joined the Giants in 1954 by way of the Browns and Eagles. The big blond from Bowling Green University in Ohio has been one of Charlie Conerly's favorite passing targets ever since. While not extremely fast, Bob has learned well the tricks of getting loose and seldom fails to catch any ball he can reach. Going into this season he has made 21 touchdown receptions."

-1959 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium, November 8)

"Big and powerful at 6-4 and 215 pounds, Bob rates as one of the most dependable offensive ends in the league. Although lacking in blistering speed, he's a dangerous long pass threat, his slick faking often permitting him to slip behind the defending safetyman.

Drafted by Cleveland from Bowling Green in 1953, he was promptly traded to Philadelphia, who turned him over to the Giants the next year. In seven pro seasons, he has captured 153 aerials for 2,765 yards and 27 touchdowns."

-1959 Baltimore Colts Official Program (Memorial Stadium, NFL Championship Game)