Other 1960 Giants Profiles

GEORGE SHAW
Quarterback
No. 15
Oregon
"Waiting in the wings for Charlie Conerly to grow older is this former Colt sharpshooter who saw limited service in 1959 due to injured fingers. George did manage to complete 24 of 36 aerials - a fantastic 66.7 percentage - and gained 433 yards.
He started as a Colt in '55 and was a regular until his injury gave Johnny Unitas his opportunity. He was dealt to the Giants last year.
George was a superlative two-way collegiate performer and led the nation in total offense as a freshman."

-1960 Pro Football Handbook

"A bonus draft choice of the Colts in 1955 after a brilliant varsity career at Oregon, George Shaw (15) was Baltimore's regular quarterback for three years. He lost out to Johnny Unitas while injured and was traded to the Giants in 1959. He did fine work in spots last year and has been their prime mover this season."

-1960 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)

LEE GROSSCUP

Quarterback

No. 11

Utah

"Backing up Charlie Conerly and George Shaw at quarterback is Lee Grosscup (11). This young man from Utah is a rookie in name only. The Giants' No. 1 draft choice in 1959, he was on the 'taxi squad' last year. A brilliant passer and clever ball handler, he'll be heard from. As a collegian, he completed 20 passes against Army in 1957."

-1960 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)

ED SUTTON

Halfback-Defensive Back

No. 26

North Carolina

"Outstanding rookie year in 1957, was injured last season. Ed operates out of the left slot and is slated to share the rushing role with Don Bosseler this season. He can be used as a passer on the option play.

Born in Sylvia, North Carolina, Ed is a medical student."

- Pro Football Handbook 1959

MEL TRIPLETT

Fullback
No. 33
Toledo
Mel is a powerful fullback and a hard-hitting blocker for other New York ball-carriers. In 1956 he gained 515 yards on 125 carries (a 4.1 average) and scored six touchdowns. He scored the first Giant touchdown of the game in the 1956 NFL championship game and was offensive MVP in New York's victory.
In college, Mel was captain of the Toledo squad. He was the starting fullback in the College All-Star Game before joining New York.


BOB SCHNELKER
End
No. 85
Bowling Green
"Not too fast, not too shifty but he has height, strength and educated hands, which somehow hang on to the key pass. As an offensive end, Bob has been one of the most dangerous of pass receivers.
He caught 37 for 714 yards in 1959, many of them while double-teamed or falling toward the ground. Bob was a Brown and an Eagle before the Giants got him in '54. He was a school discus champion."

-1960 Pro Football Handbook

BOB SIMMS

End

10th Round 

Rutgers

"Rutgers has provided the Giants with an excellent rookie end in Bob Simms (83). Blessed with size and speed, Bob can do a good job at either the 'tight' or 'loose' end. The Giants would not hesitate to use him on defense, either. As a member of the special unit that covers kicks, he has made some rib-rattling tackles. He's a man to watch."

-1960 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)

JIM KATCAVAGE
Defensive End
No. 75
Dayton
The Giants' other defensive end is gaining recognition for his harassment of passers. He played at defensive tackle earlier in his career and recovered three fumbles in both 1957 and 1958.
A co-captain at Dayton, Jim was selected to play in the East-West Shrine Game. He majored in industrial management.

"After a couple of seasons of filling on offense and defense, Jim Katcavage (75) took over as the Giants' regular left end on defense. No one, friend or foe, has been able to budge him since. This solid 230-pound sender from Philadelphia, who attended Dayton, was a No. 4 draft choice, the vintage year in which the Giants also added Sam Huff and Don Chandler."

-1960 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)

HARLAND SVARE

Linebacker

No. 84

Washington State

"The Giants promoted Harland Svare (84) to the coaching staff this season as vice-president in charge of defense. The presumption was he'd handle the job from the bench. For a while he did but the lure of combat was too strong. By the time the season started, Swede was back in the right line-backing post, wreaking havoc as of yore."

-1960 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)

CLIFF LIVINGSTON

Linebacker
No. 89
UCLA
Cliff was signed by New York in 1954 after playing for the team at Fort Ord Army base. In 1955, he made two fumble recoveries, one for a touchdown.
This stalwart of the feared Giant defense played every game in the NFL championship season of 1956 and in the conference championship seasons of '58 and '59.


TOM SCOTT
Linebacker
No. 89
Virginia
The University of Virginia All-American has missed only one game in seven pro seasons. A Pro Bowl selection as a defensive end for the Eagles in 1957 and 1958, Tom has been a starting linebacker since joining the Giants last season.
His combination of power and speed make him a troubling sight to opposing quarterbacks. Tom is widely regarded as one of the hardest tacklers in the league.

"The Giants acquired Tom Scott (82) in a 1959 pre-season trade with the Eagles. A graduate of Virginia, Scott is a rugged, knowing outside linebacker. Tom lives in Abington, Pa., with his wife, Joan, and their five youngsters."

-1960 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)

JIM LEO

Linebacker

3rd Round

Cincinnati

"Jim Leo (30), a 1960 addition to the Giant roster, hails from Cincinnati, where he was a teammate of Joe Morrison for two years. The Giants' No. 3 selection, he distinguished himself against the Colts in the College All-Star Game and is doing good work on the Giants' special units. He's also a capable end and linebacker."

-1960 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)

DICK LYNCH
Defensive Halfback
No. 22
Notre Dame
Dick established himself as one of the Giants' starting defensive halfbacks in 1959 following his acquisition from the Redskins. He is already a vital cog in the feared New York defense.
An All-American halfback at Notre Dame, Dick scored the winning touchdown that ended Oklahoma's 47-game winning streak.

"After one season with the Redskins, Dick Lynch (22) came to the Giants via a 1959 trade. He moved right into the defensive backfield, at right half, and has done a bang-up job.

A Jerseyan, from Bound Brook, Dick won varsity fame at Notre Dame in 1957 by scoring the touchdown that ended Oklahoma's record 47-game winning streak."

-1960 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)

LINDON CROW
Defensive Halfback
No. 41
USC
Lindon played in the Pro Bowl in 1956, 1957 and 1959, leading the league with 11 interceptions in '56. He has played every game since his rookie season, coming to the Giants from the Cardinals in 1958. Lindon intercepted five passes last year, returning one for a touchdown.
Rated the No. 1 defensive back in the country at USC while also a running back on offense, Lindon played in two Rose Bowls.


LEE RILEY
Safety
No. 21
Detroit

"Riley was the Lions' 4th draft choice after being a unanimous All-Missouri Valley Conference halfback for two straight years. He compiled a 4.4 rushing average in four years of college football. He was scouted personally by Lions' coach Buddy Parker.

A fine runner, Riley will be used primarily with the offensive unit but may also see service as a defensive halfback."

-1955 Bowman No. 21

"A defensive back now in his fifth season. Riley was a Lion rookie, traded to the Eagles in 1956. He led the club in kickoff returns and was second in punt returns. He played offensive halfback in the Army in '57.
Riley lives in Schenectady, New York."

-Pro Football Handbook 1959


DON CHANDLER
Punter
No. 34
Florida
"Always among the leading NFL punters, Don finished No. 4 as a 1956 rookie before taking the crown in '57. He was No. 2 in '58 and again in '59, averaging 46.6 last season with 55 kicks.
Don was the best of all punting collegians in '55 and also was outstanding in basketball, baseball and the high jump."

-1960 Pro Football Handbook