Quarterback
No. 11
Washington
"This is Don's rookie year in the professional ranks. He led the nation's college passers in 1950 and 1952. He set an NCAA record in 1950 by completing 134 of 221 passes for a 60.9 percentage. Last year Don led the Fort Ord team to the service championship."
-1954 Bowman No. 92
"Heinrich was the Giants' starting quarterback on most occasions last season, his second as a pro. This arrangement not only permitted veteran Charlie Conerly to study enemy defenses from the bench, it generally got the Giants off to a quick start.
The cocky and resourceful Heinrich is at his best when lighting fires under a team. He completed 31 of 67 passes for 417 yards and two touchdowns. He also scored two touchdowns on quarterback sneaks.
Heinrich was the NCAA passing champion in 1950 and '52 at Washington, one year setting a collegiate completion record of 60.9 percent. An All-American, he was drafted No. 3 in '51 even though he had a year to go in school.
Married, his hometown is Bremerton, Washington. His daughter was born only a few hours after Heinrich led the Giants to a smashing 28-17 triumph over San Francisco in Seattle, in Heinrich's first appearance as a pro in his college town."
-1956 Jay Publishing
"Don led the nation's passers twice in his college days. He played with Fort Ord for one year.
Last year Don completed 31 of 67 passes for 413 yards and two touchdowns. He should see lots of action this year."
-1956 Wrigley Field Official Program (Chicago)
"For the second season, Heinrich was the Giants' starting quarterback. A probing field general, one who could find flaws and exploit them, he generally got the team off fast, then gave way later to Charlie Conerly. Spirited and shrewd, Heinrich is credited by Coach Howell for being one of the smartest students of football in the game. He excels at changing his play on the line of scrimmage to cross up shifting defenses. He completed 37 of 88 passes for 369 yards and five touchdowns.
Primarily a 'running' quarterback now, Heinrich was NCAA passing champion at Washington in '50 and '52 and set a collegiate passing record of 60.9 percent completions for a season. He was an All-American and was drafted No. 3 in '51 for the future.
Heinrich's hometown is Bremerton, Washington. He's married, with two youngsters."
-1957 Jay Publishing
"A clever field general, Don can pass with the best. As a heads-up understudy to Charlie Conerly, he can figure out the enemy's weaknesses and take full advantage of them.
Don was the national collegiate passing champ with a record of 60.9% of completions. He became a papa in '55 right after leading a 28-17 win over the Bears."
-1957 Topps No. 47
"Don Heinrich (11) reached star status as a quarterback in 1955 after a year of apprenticeship. He and Charlie Conerly give the Giants a 1-2 punch that keeps the attack moving in high gear.
Don's particular genius is as a field general who has the knack of spotting and exploiting enemy flaws. For this reason he generally starts. A record-setting college passer at Washington in 1950 and 1952, he's an exceptionally nifty ball-handler."
-1957 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)
"A broken finger sidelined Don for most of last season, just when it appeared he was coming into his own as a top quarterback. In addition to his fine passing arm, Don is a good faker, and some of his handoffs look like pure magic."
-1958 Topps No. 83
"The No. 2 T-man, Don is used to start games, probe the enemy's defenses and set them up for Conerly when he's ready to take over. He's noted as a shrewd play caller with a knack for controlling the ball.
The nation's top passer in 1950 and '52 while at the U. of Washington, Don lives in Bremerton, Washington."
-Pro Football Handbook 1959
"On the word of Jim Lee Howell, no quarterback in football is better at probing opposing defenses than Don Heinrich (11). The six-year Giant from Washington has done many notable jobs of finding soft spots that can be exploited. He's also a remarkably deft ball-handler and a deadly short passer. As a collegian, he led the nation in passing in 1950 and 1952.
Don gives the Giants enviable bench strength at pro football's most vital position."
-1959 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium, November 1)
"With Charlie Conerly flashing brilliant form this fall, Don saw less action than he had during the past five years when he completed 112 of 269 passes for 1,475 yards and 12 touchdowns. There were occasions, however, when he was called upon to probe enemy defenses in his accustomed manner. He's regarded as a shrewd field general.
The 6-0, 180-pound quarterback was the nation's leading college passer at Washington in 1950 and '52."
-1959 Baltimore Colts Official Program (Memorial Stadium, NFL Championship Game)
GEORGE SHAW
Quarterback
No. 15
Oregon
Quarterback
No. 15
Oregon
"A sensational freshman year introduced George to the N.F.L. in 1955. Quickly becoming a top pro quarterback, he showed the passing and running versatility that made him one of the most important college players in the past ten years. George holds many college gridiron records."
-1956 Topps No. 108
"An all-around athlete, George is adept at tossing aerials and hammering through the line for yardage. He had one of the best completion percentages in 1956 and gained 63 yards on 20 ball-carrying tries.
George was a great passer, defender and runner in college. His three brothers were also top athletes."
-1957 Topps No. 115
"Shaw was the No. 1 pass man until Johnny Unitas joined the club. He has been called the best sub quarterback in the NFL.
He excels at rollouts and has the good speed to go places on the option play. A knee injury has limited his action since his brilliant rookie season in 1955.
Shaw was an offensive end and two-way halfback at Oregon. He turned down a pro baseball offer to join the Colts. Born in Portland, Oregon, he lives in Baltimore."
-Pro Football Handbook 1959
"George Shaw (15), the 1955 bonus draft choice of Baltimore, came to the Giants from the Colts in exchange for a future draft choice just prior to the season. A crackerjack passer whose four-season pro record shows 210 completions in 410 attempts for 2,820 yards and 21 touchdowns, the former Oregon star gives the Giants a 'second home hitter' in support of Charlie Conerly at quarterback. The quotes are Coach Howell's."
-1959 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium, November 1)
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