"New York's Giants are the defenders and they must face the reality of grid life- things will be tougher in the NFL Eastern Conference in 1962. Cleveland's Browns come equipped with a fresh attack that features Ernie Davis, a newcomer who is touted to be everything Jimmy Brown has been for five years. Then there are the Philadelphia Eagles, a dazzling aerial circus that set all-time records in '61 with the assistance of pitcher Sonny Jurgesen and catchers Bobby Walston, Tommy McDonald and Pete Retzlaff. And who can ignore the St. Louis Cardinals, particularly with a healthy John David Crow and a new coach in Wally Lemm, who was a miracle worker with the AFL Oilers of Houston in 1961.
Although a year older and perhaps a step slower, don't sell Giant stock too short. The defense is as tenacious as ever, Y.A. Tittle has been presented with Ralph Guglielmi as a quarterback competitor, and a presentable running attack should allow New York to remain among the more fortunate survivors."
-Don Schiffer, 1962 Pro Football Handbook
Y.A. Tittle will be the boss at the T controls, ably assisted by Ralph Guglielmi, the former Redskin and Card. Alex Webster at fullback and halfback Bob Gaiters, both of questionable value, share the ball-carrying duties. Questions: did Webster really 'come back' in '61, or was it his final fling as a quality performer? Can Gaiters overcome his shyness and take command as a heavy duty rusher?
Pass catchers, despite Rote's loss, are plentiful and productive. Let's start with Del Shofner and continue through Jim Podoley, Joe Walton, rookie Jerry Hillebrand and Frank Gifford, back again and supposedly in sound condition. Giff is tabbed for the flanker post and only panic would make coach Allie Sherman move Frank back to his old running spot.
Up front is where New York has its mightiest muscles. The line is fast moving, blocks sharply and under the tutelage of line coach Ed Kolman will get better. There are plenty of guards to go around - Jack Stroud, Darrell Dess, Mickey Walker and Zeke Smith. Tackles, too, are numerous and good: Rosey Brown, Greg Larson and Charlie Janerette. And Notre Dame's Bob Bill is one freshman who has the physique and credentials to succeed as an interior lineman.
The famed Giant defense is rusting in certain areas. The ageless quartet of Andy Robustelli and Jim Katcavage (ends) and Rosey Grier and Dick Modzelewski (tackles) may be intact, but the Green Bay Packers served notice that these four are not the man-eaters of yesterday.
There'll be some reshuffling among the linebackers now that Cliff Livingston has gone over to the Vikings for Dick Pesonen. Also, Sam Huff must play back to form after a '61 slump. Tom Scott will have to face challenges from holdovers Bob Simms and Larry Hayes, and all will battle with rookies Cody Binkley, Dave Bishop and Curt Miranda.
Dick Lynch, Jim Patton and Erich Barnes are the excellent pass defenders back on the job. Scrapping for the fourth spot will be Joe Morrison, Gene Johnson and Allan Webb.
Summing up: Offense - passing strong; pass receiving outstanding; running must be proved; line of high caliber. Defense - minor adjustments required before veterans fade too quickly."
-Don Schiffer, 1962 Pro Football Handbook
"The Maramen will never be accused of resting on their laurels under Allie Sherman. He shook up both the coaching staff and the team to revitalize the Eastern champions. To watch the machinations of the New York Giants last winter, you would have thought they finished 1961 in the second division and were striving to desperately to rebuild.
That traumatic experience on the last day of December in Green Bay no doubt caused a certain amount of shock. Maybe there was also the realization that the Giants had no business, on paper, dominating the Eastern Conference.
Everything conspired in their favor. They nursed a couple of Frank Merriwell performances out of their quadragenarian quarterback, Charlie Conerly, and he promptly retired. Almost as ancient Y.A. Tittle, who had never played on a winner in a decade of pro ball, joined the club on the eve of the season and was a remarkable leader. Alex Webster, hobbling on gimpy legs, invited to camp only on a trial basis, carried the main portion of the running load. Del Shofner, discarded by the Rams, became the best deep receiver in Giant history. A rookie, Greg Larson, who never played tackle in his life, found himself a pro starter at that position. Pat Summerall played well, then announced his retirement in the spring.
So Allie Sherman, in his first year as an NFL coach, had a conference champion. And the first postseason statement was, 'We won't stand pat. Things change fast in this business, and you've got to change with them or you'll wind up in last place instead of first.'
The 37-0 debacle in the title game influenced his thinking. So did Conerly's farewell. And Kyle Rote retired to become the offensive coach.
Not even the coaching staff was allowed the privilege of 'stand-patism.' Defensive coach Harland Svare and backfield coach Don Heinrich were 'allowed' to resign and return to their native West Coast habitats, the former as the defensive aide of the Los Angeles Rams. Andy Robustelli assumes a full-time role as head of the defense while continuing his active playing career.
To make up for Conerly, the Giants dealt draftee Bill Triplett and a future choice to the St. Louis Cardinals for Ralph Guglielmi, the old Notre Dame and Washington Redskins pitcher. They're apparently convinced that young Lee Grosscup isn't the answer to their future quarterbacking plans. Frank Gifford ended his one-year sabbatical and will try to resume his role as one of the star halfbacks in the league. Chances are he'll spend most of his time flanking as a receiver.
Safety man Dick Nolan, an eight-year veteran, was permitted to take a coaching job with Dallas. In the biggest surprise, corner linebacker Cliff Livingston, also an eight-year fixture, was dealt to the Minnesota Vikings for young corner halfback Dick Pesonen. More shakeups are due after the training camp exercises.
The only stumbling block to big shifts in personnel is a reluctance by other clubs to deal with the Giants after their phenomenal haul of Tittle and Shofner. But Tittle will benefit by his year of acquaintanceship with the Giant offense. And Shofner, Joe Walton, Gifford, Jim Podoley and husky rookie Jerry Hillebrand comprise a formidable crew of receivers.
There's the same defensive line that has held the fort since 1956- Jim Katcavage, Robustelli, Rosey Grier and Dick Modzelewski. Dick Lynch and Erich Barnes will match any set of corner backs in the league. Jim Patton is a playing coach at safety.
The offensive line retains familiar dependable Rosey Brown (tip-top again after knee surgery), Jack Stroud, Ray Wietecha and Darrell Dess, with youngsters Larson and Mickey Walker.
The most vulnerable are the running backs. Webster could fall apart at any time. Bobby Gaiters was erratic as a rookie. Phil King always gets hurt. Joe Morrison never settles long enough at one spot.
Another potential trouble area is the linebacking, where Sam Huff and Tom Scott are reliable, but a replacement must be found for Livingston. The defensive secondary lacks a fourth starter unless Pesonen justifies the trade or Morrison is allowed a full-time lease at safety. With Robustelli's coaching burden, a swing man will also be necessary on the defensive line.
It's a cinch the Giants aren't standing still."
-Murray Olderman, All-Pro 1962 Football
OFFENSE
"Ends: Del Shofner's deep threat and Joe Walton's blocking is an ideal combination. Jerry Hillebrand is built to stand the gaff.
Rating: Very Good
Tackles: Rosey Brown's operation is key. Greg Larson's inexperience hurt at times last year- he should be better. Bob Bill is supposed to have good speed.
Rating: Good
Guards: Jack Stroud and Darrell Dess figure to be starters again (unless Jack is moved to tackle), with Mickey Walker an acceptable reserve and Zeke Smith in the picture.
Rating: Good
Centers: Ray Wietecha goes on and on. Larson can play center in a pinch.
Rating: Good
Quarterbacks: Having Y.A. Tittle right from the start of camp is a big boost. If Yat slows down, Ralph Guglielmi is on hand.
Rating: Very Good
Halfbacks: Bob Gaiters has the physical ability. Will he mature into a top hand?
Rating: Fair
Flankers: Frank Gifford can play tight half, but will probably stay on the flank.
Rating: Very Good
Fullbacks: Can they coax another year out of Alex Webster? They better.
Rating: Good
Strength: The passing game is the best it's been in years, with the Tittle-Shofner combo and a plus in the return of Gifford and Podoley. Weakness: Those are no kids for the key spots, with four 10-year men and a couple more just on the verge.
Rating: Good"
-Murray Olderman, All-Pro 1962 Football
DEFENSE
"Jim Katcavage is at the top of his game, but the dual responsibility of playing and coaching could affect Andy Robustelli. The Giants need another dependable lineman.
Rating: Very Good
Tackles: Same depth problem here, too, with another man needed to spell Dick Modzelewski or Rosey Grier if age or injuries ever fell them. Fran Kehoe is a big one at 330.
Rating: Good
Linebackers: The possible Achilles heel of the defense. Allie Sherman gambled by trading Cliff Livingston and hopes Larry Hayes or Bob Simms can fill the bill. At his age, Tom Scott might need help, too. Bookie Bolin could be the brightest of the rookies.
Rating: Fair
Halfbacks: Top-notch corner play, the best you could want, from Erich Barnes and Dick Lynch, and they should be right at the peaks of their bright careers.
Rating: Excellent
Safeties: Jim Patton is Old Reliable, but one spot is open. The traded-for Dick Pesonen is the likely man to fill it, but the Giants can always fall back on Joe Morrison.
Rating: Good
Strength: The front four have been playing together so long that they almost do it by rote. The corner backs are the best in the league. Weakness: They definitely need more linemen to meet emergencies. They also need to fill voids at linebacker and safety.
Rating: Good"
-Murray Olderman, All-Pro 1962 Football
THE GIANTS ARE BACK IN THE HOME OF CHAMPIONS
"The New York Football Giants, boasting a colorful array of seasoned stars and promising rookies, will be back at Yankee Stadium next Fall seeking their second straight NFL Eastern title- and their fifth division championship in the past seven years!
Coach Allie Sherman's exciting team, which won ten of 14 games with one tie last year, returns with most of the old favorites for its tough seven-game Stadium schedule.
Leading the offense, the second-best attacking unit in pro football in 1961, will be the venerable quarterback Y.A. Tittle, pass receiving stars Del Shofner, Joe Walton and Kyle Rote, fullback Alex Webster, speed merchant Bob Gaiters and those line stalwarts- center Ray Wietecha and All-Pro tackle Rosey Brown.
The Giants defensive unit, which permitted the fewest points (220) last season, again is led by All-Pro linebacker Sam Huff, Andy Robustelli, Jim Katcavage, Rosey Grier, Dick Lynch, Erich Barnes and Jimmy Patton.
Among the promising newcomers are No. 1 draft pick Jerry Hillebrand, the Colorado All-American end; Bob Bill, Notre Dame tackle; Ken Byers, Cincinnati tackle; Bookie Bolin, All-American guard from Ole Miss; Jim Collier, Arkansas end, and Steve Simms, Rutgers, fullback and younger brother of Giant linebacker Bob Simms.
Win, lose or draw, Giant fans can expect plenty of fireworks at Yankee Stadium again this season. Who can forget that memorable steak last season when Coach Sherman's missile-minded forces amassed 170 points in four games- a surge that carried them to the Eastern title?
But don't wait too long to buy your tickets- they're going fast! Order through the Giants' Coliseum Tower offices and make sure you're on hand to see the Maramen battle Cleveland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington, St. Louis, Dallas and the Detroit Lions, who are making their first appearance ever at Yankee Stadium."
-The New York Yankees Official 1962 Yearbook
NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS
John V. Mara, President
Wellington T. Mara, Vice-President
Timothy J. Mara, Secretary-Treasurer
Raymond J. Walsh, General Manager
Al Sherman, Head Coach
Jim Lee Howell, Director of Personnel
Andy Robustelli, Defensive Player-Coach
Jim Patton, Assistant Defensive Player-Coach
Ed Kolman, Line Coach
Ken Kavanaugh, Ends Coach
Kyle Rote, Backfield Coach
Ken Strong, Kicking Coach
John Johnson, Sid Moret and John Dziegiel, Trainers
Dr. Francis Sweeney, Team Physician
Dr. Anthony Croker, Dentist
Don Smith, Director of Publicity
Dan Rubin, Photographer
-1962 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)
WNEW RADIO
"We don't know who all the players are yet, but you'll meet them throughout the season on WNEW. Every Giant football game, home and away, is heard on WNEW.
Marty Glickman, Al DeRogatis and Joe Hasel broadcast the exciting play-by-play. Thirty minutes before kickoff, Frank Gifford and Joe Hasel cover 'Pro Football Facts and Figures.' Fifteen minutes before kickoff, Kyle Rote and Al DeRogatis discuss the day's opponent on 'Pre-Game Prognostication.' After the game, Kyle tells 'How It Happened directly from the Giants locker room.
In fact, the only thing better than WNEW's coverage is to be at the game- with a radio."
-1962 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)
NO MARGIN FOR ERROR
"Last Sunday's loss to the Steelers puts the Giants in a spot today. The setback makes the game with the Lions a 'must' contest for Coach Allie Sherman's squad.
Naturally, beating a team from the other division is not a matter of life or death. But having lost two games to division rivals, the Giants can ill afford to drop a decision to the Lions- particularly with the surprising Redskins, who are still unbeaten.
Detroit will he hard to shave, as the Giants well know. The Lions have a stonewall and sharpened claws on offense with Milt Plum at quarterback.
The Giants have a good record for rising to the occasion but, to win this one, they'll have to play their best.
To date, their performance has been spotty. Their running game has clicked only sporadically and sloppy pass-protection blocking has reduced the normal lethal effectiveness of their passing. Fumbles have been damaging, too.
They can not afford to repeat these misfeasances and malfeasances against a team of the stature of the Lions.
The unfortunate loss of Del Shofner in last Sunday's game puts added pressure on the Giants today. The rangy end was headed toward one of his greatest seasons.
It would be foolish to say that Shofner will not be missed but, looking at things from the bright side, the Giants are better fixed for pass-catchers than they have been for several years.
Frank Gifford, slow to start after laying out of football for a whole season, now is beginning to like his old mercurial self. Joe Walton has been solid and steady at the tight end. The rookie Jim Collier has displayed professional qualifications. And the current situation seems to underline the foresightedness of the Giant front office in obtaining Aaron Thomas, an experienced flanker, from the Forty-Niners, a couple of weeks ago.
Then, too, Joe Morrison is available as a stand-in for Shofner. The versatile Cincinnatian, who plays well almost anywhere, has been an invaluable troubleshooter through his four years with the Giants.
With these five targets available to Y.A. Tittle, the Giants should still be able to keep the aerial phase of their three-end attack going. But only if their offensive line holds firmer than it has been doing. It would be nice, too, if the men up front up would knock down more people to give Alex Webster, Johnny Counts and Co. more running room than they have been getting.
To carry the day against the Lions, all components of the Giants must do their bits. An all-out team effort is needed today. Go, Giants, go!"
-1962 New York Giants Official Program, October 21 (Week 6) (Yankee Stadium)
STEVENS AWARD WINNERS
"The first two winners of the J.P. Stevens Award this season are veteran fullback Alex Webster and All-Pro defensive Jim Katcavage, who were selected by a panel of sportswriters for their part in last week's Giants-Steelers game."
-1962 New York Giants Official Program, October 21 (Yankee Stadium)
GIANT JOTTINGS
"Since the world championship season of 1956, the Giants have been the greatest 'road show' in professional football, winning 32 of 41 games for a remarkable percentage of .795 ... Today's game marks the initial visit of the Detroit Lions to Yankee Stadium and their first New York appearance since the 1953 season ... How's this for a success story: two years ago Allan Webb and Johnny Counts were playing for the semi-pro Stamford Bears. Today both are regulars for the NFL's Eastern Division champions ... Giants fans won't want to miss Coach Al Sherman's new TV show every Friday at 10:30 p.m. on Channel 11. Al takes his viewers right into the huddle and gives them the inside dope on pro football strategy and technique ... Although a lot of changes have been made in the Giants in the past few years, 12 players remain who were with the world championship squad in 1956. In this group are Alex Webster, Don Chandler, Jack Stroud, Andy Robustelli, Jim Patton, Roosevelt Brown, Sam Huff, Frank Gifford, Jim Katcavage, Rosey Grier, Ray Wietecha and Dick Modzelewski ... Ken Strong, the NYU immortal and former Giant great who now coaches Don Chandler, is a member of three halls of fame- the Helms Foundation College and Professional Halls of Fame and the National Football Hall of Fame ... The handsome red, white and blue pennant flying from the center field flagpole at today's game was presented to the Football Giants on opening day by Mamma Leone's Restaurant. Designed by noted illustrator Jim Bama, the huge banner was turned over to co-captains Andy Robustelli and Ray Wietecha by Bruno Bernabo, director of Leone's."
-1962 New York Giants Official Program, October 21 (Yankee Stadium)
1962 NEW YORK GIANTS ROSTERS
1962 New York Giants Profile Summary
Head Coach: Allie Sherman
QB Y.A. Tittle (LSU) 14
QB Ralph Guglielmi (Notre Dame) 9
HB Bob Gaiters (New Mexico State) 35
HB Sam Horner (VMI) 26
FB Alex Webster (North Carolina State) 29
FB Phil King (Vanderbilt) 24
FL Frank Gifford (USC) 16
FL Joe Morrison (Cincinnati) 40
SE Del Shofner (Baylor) 85
TE Joe Walton (Pittsburgh) 80
C Ray Wietecha (Northwestern) 55
G Jack Stroud (Tennessee) 66
G Darrell Dess (North Carolina State) 62
T Roosevelt Brown (Morgan State) 79
T Chuck Janerette (Penn State) 72
DT Rosey Grier (Penn State) 76
DT Dick Modzelewski (Maryland) 77
DE Andy Robustelli (Arnold) 81
DE Jim Katcavage (Dayton) 75
MLB Sam Huff (West Virginia) 70
LB Tom Scott (Virginia) 82
LB Jerry Hillebrand (Colorado) 87
CB Dick Lynch (Notre Dame) 22
CB Erich Barnes (Purdue) 49
S Jim Patton (Mississippi) 20
S Dick Pesonen (Minnesota-Duluth) 25
S Joe Morrison (Cincinnati) 40
K Don Chandler (Florida) 34
P Don Chandler (Florida) 34
1962 New York Giants Preseason Roster
49 Erich Barnes (DB) Purdue
Bob Bill (G-T) Notre Dame
Cody Binkley (LB) Vanderbilt
Dave Bishop (LB) Connecticut
Reed Bohovich (G-T) Lehigh
79 Roosevelt Brown (T) Morgan State
Ken Byers (G) Cincinnati
34 Don Chandler (K-HB) Florida
Willie Clarington (G-T) Florida A&M
Jim Collier (E) Arkansas
John Counts (HB) Illinois
62 Darrell Dess (G) North Carolina State
35 Bob Gaiters (HB) New Mexico State
16 Frank Gifford (HB) USC
76 Rosey Grier (DT) Penn State
11 Lee Grosscup (QB) Utah
Ralph Guglielmi (QB) Notre Dame
Tom Haggerty (HB) Columbia
12 Pete Hall (E) Marquette
52 Larry Hayes (LB) Vanderbilt
Jerry Hillebrand (E) Colorado
70 Sam Huff (LB) West Virginia
72 Charlie Janerette (G) Penn State
41 Gene Johnson (DB) Cincinnati
75 Jim Katcavage (DE) Dayton
Fran Kehoe (DT) Boston University
24 Phil King (HB) Vanderbilt
Lou Kirouac (E) Boston College
Glen Knight (E) Shaw
53 Greg Larson (T-C) Minnesota
22 Dick Lynch (DB) Notre Dame
Francis Marriott (QB) Troy State
Curtis Miranda (LB) Florida A&M
77 Dick Modzelewski (DT) Maryland
40 Joe Morrison (OB-DB) Cincinnati
Pete Mortimer (G) Montclair State
20 Jim Patton (DB) Mississippi
Dick Pesonen (DB) Duluth
Jim Podoley (OB) Central Michigan
81 Andy Robustelli (DE) Arnold
82 Tom Scott (LB) Virginia
85 Del Shofner (E) Baylor
83 Bob Simms (LB) Rutgers
Steve Simms (FB) Rutgers
61 Zeke Smith (G) Auburn
66 Jack Stroud (G) Tennessee
88 Pat Summerall (K-E) Arkansas
Joe Taylor (HB) North Carolina A&T
14 Y.A. Tittle (QB) LSU
64 Mickey Walker (G) Michigan State
80 Joe Walton (E) Pittsburgh
21 Allan Webb (OB-DB) Arnold
29 Alex Webster (FB) North Carolina State
Joel Wells (OB) Clemson
55 Ray Wietecha (C) (Northwestern)
-1962 Pro Football Handbook
1962 New York Giants Preseason Roster, By Position
OFFENSE
Ends
Del Shofner (Baylor)
Joe Walton (Pittsburgh)
Jerry Hillebrand (Colorado)
Pete Hall (Marquette)
Tackles
Roosevelt Brown (Morgan State)
Greg Larson (Minnesota)
Chuck Janerette (Penn State)
Bob Bill (Notre Dame)
Guards
Jack Stroud (Tennessee)
Mickey Walker (Michigan State)
Darrell Dess (North Carolina State)
Zeke Smith (Auburn)
Centers
Ray Wietecha (Northwestern)
Curtis Miranda (Florida A & M)
Quarterbacks
Y.A. Tittle (LSU)
Ralph Guglielmi (Notre Dame)
Lee Grosscup (Utah)
Halfbacks
Bob Gaiters (New Mexico State)
Johnny Counts (Illinois)
Flankers
Frank Gifford (USC)
Jim Podoley (Central Michigan)
Fullbacks
Alex Webster (North Carolina State)
Phil King (Vanderbilt)
DEFENSE
Ends
Jim Katcavage (Dayton)
Andy Robustelli (Arnold)
Willie Clarington (Florida A & M)
Reed Bohovich (Lehigh)
Tackles
Dick Modzelewski (Maryland)
Rosey Grier (Penn State)
Fran Kehoe (Boston)
Ken Byers (Cincinnati)
Linebackers
Sam Huff (West Virginia)
Tom Scott (Virginia)
Larry Hayes (Vanderbilt)
Bob Simms (Rutgers)
Bookie Bolin (Mississippi)
Dave Bishop (Connecticut)
Halfbacks
Erich Barnes (Purdue)
Dick Lynch (Notre Dame)
Jim Collier (Arkansas)
Gene Johnson (Cincinnati)
Safeties
Jim Patton (Mississippi)
Joe Morrison (Cincinnati)
Dick Pesonen (Minnesota-Duluth)
Allan Webb (Arnold)
-Murray Olderman, All-Pro 1962 Football
OFFENSE
Ends
Del Shofner (Baylor)
Joe Walton (Pittsburgh)
Jerry Hillebrand (Colorado)
Pete Hall (Marquette)
Tackles
Roosevelt Brown (Morgan State)
Greg Larson (Minnesota)
Chuck Janerette (Penn State)
Bob Bill (Notre Dame)
Guards
Jack Stroud (Tennessee)
Mickey Walker (Michigan State)
Darrell Dess (North Carolina State)
Zeke Smith (Auburn)
Centers
Ray Wietecha (Northwestern)
Curtis Miranda (Florida A & M)
Quarterbacks
Y.A. Tittle (LSU)
Ralph Guglielmi (Notre Dame)
Lee Grosscup (Utah)
Halfbacks
Bob Gaiters (New Mexico State)
Johnny Counts (Illinois)
Flankers
Frank Gifford (USC)
Jim Podoley (Central Michigan)
Fullbacks
Alex Webster (North Carolina State)
Phil King (Vanderbilt)
DEFENSE
Ends
Jim Katcavage (Dayton)
Andy Robustelli (Arnold)
Willie Clarington (Florida A & M)
Reed Bohovich (Lehigh)
Tackles
Dick Modzelewski (Maryland)
Rosey Grier (Penn State)
Fran Kehoe (Boston)
Ken Byers (Cincinnati)
Linebackers
Sam Huff (West Virginia)
Tom Scott (Virginia)
Larry Hayes (Vanderbilt)
Bob Simms (Rutgers)
Bookie Bolin (Mississippi)
Dave Bishop (Connecticut)
Halfbacks
Erich Barnes (Purdue)
Dick Lynch (Notre Dame)
Jim Collier (Arkansas)
Gene Johnson (Cincinnati)
Safeties
Jim Patton (Mississippi)
Joe Morrison (Cincinnati)
Dick Pesonen (Minnesota-Duluth)
Allan Webb (Arnold)
-Murray Olderman, All-Pro 1962 Football
1962 New York Giants October 21 Roster
49 Erich Barnes (DB) Purdue
73 Reed Bohovich (G-T) Lehigh
63 Bookie Bolin (G) Mississippi
79 Roosevelt Brown (T) Morgan State
60 Ken Byers (G) Cincinnati
34 Don Chandler (HB) Florida
84 Jim Collier (E) Arkansas
46 Johnny Counts (HB) Illinois
62 Darrell Dess (G) North Carolina State
23 Paul Dudley (HB) Arkansas
16 Frank Gifford (HB) USC
76 Rosey Grier (DT) Penn State
9 Ralph Guglielmi (QB) Notre Dame
70 Sam Huff (LB) West Virginia
72 Charlie Janerette (T) Penn State
75 Jim Katcavage (DE) Dayton
24 Phil King (HB) Vanderbilt
53 Greg Larson (T-C) Minnesota
22 Dick Lynch (DHB) Notre Dame
77 Dick Modzelewski (DT) Maryland
40 Joe Morrison (HB-DHB) Cincinnati
20 Jim Patton (DHB) Mississippi
25 Dick Pesonen (DHB) Duluth
81 Andy Robustelli (DE) Arnold
82 Tom Scott (LB) Virginia
85 Del Shofner (E) Baylor
66 Jack Stroud (G) Tennessee
88 Aaron Thomas (E) Oregon State
14 Y.A. Tittle (QB) LSU
64 Mickey Walker (G) Michigan State
80 Joe Walton (E) Pittsburgh
21 Allan Webb (HB-DHB) Arnold
29 Alex Webster (FB) North Carolina State
55 Ray Wietecha (C) (Northwestern)
31 Bill Winter (LB) St. Olaf
Head Coach: Al Sherman
Assistant Coaches: Ed Kolman, Ken Kavanaugh, Kyle Rote, Andy Robustelli, Jim Patton, Ken Strong
Trainers: John Johnson, Sid Moret, John Dziegiel
-New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)
October 21 New York Giants Numerical Roster
9 Ralph Guglielmi, QB
14 Y.A. Tittle, QB
16 Frank Gifford, HB-E
20 Jim Patton, DHB
21 Alan Webb, OHB- DHB
22 Dick Lynch, DHB
23 Paul Dudley, HB
24 Phil King, FB
25 Dick Pesonen, DHB
29 Alex Webster, FB
31 Bill Winter, LB
34 Don Chandler, HB-K
40 Joe Morrison, OHB-DHB
46 Johnny Counts, HB
49 Erich Barnes, DHB
53 Greg Larson, OT-C
55 Ray Wietecha, C
60 Ken Byers, G
62 Darrell Dess, G
63 Bookie Bolin, G
64 Mickey Walker, G
66 Jack Stroud, G
70 Sam Huff, LB
72 Charlie Janerette, OT
73 Reed Bohovich, G-OT
75 Jim Katcavage, DE
76 Rosey Grier, DT
77 Dick Modzelewski, DT
79 Roosevelt Brown, OT
80 Joe Walton, E
81 Andy Robustelli, DE
82 Tom Scott, LB
84 Jim Collier, E
85 Del Shofner, E
88 Aaron Thomas, E
-New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)
1962 NEW YORK GIANTS DEPTH CHARTS
1962 New York Giants Preseason Depth Chart
Offense
QB Y.A. Tittle (LSU) 14, Ralph Guglielmi (Notre Dame) 9
HB Bob Gaiters (New Mexico State) 35, Joe Morrison (Cincinnati) 40, Johnny Counts (Illinois)*
FB Alex Webster (North Carolina State) 29, Phil King (Vanderbilt) 24
FL Frank Gifford (USC) 16, Jim Podoley (Central Michigan) 23
SE Del Shofner (Baylor) 85, Jerry Hillebrand (Colorado)*, Pete Hall (Marquette) 12
T Roosevelt Brown (Morgan State) 79, Bob Bill (Notre Dame)*
G Darrell Dess (North Carolina State) 62, Mickey Walker (Michigan State) 64
C Ray Wietecha (Northwestern) 55, Curtis Miranda (Florida A & M)*
G Jack Stroud (Tennessee) 66, Zeke Smith (Auburn) 61
T Greg Larson (Minnesota) 53, Chuck Janerette (Penn State) 72
TE Joe Walton (Pittsburgh) 80, Jim Collier (Arkansas) 84
Defense
DE Jim Katcavage (Dayton) 75
DT Dick Modzelewski (Maryland) 77, Ken Byers (Cincinnati)*
DT Rosey Grier (Penn State) 76
DE Andy Robustelli (Arnold) 81, Reed Bohovich (Lehigh)*
LB Bookie Bolin (Mississippi)*, Bob Simms (Rutgers) 83
MLB Sam Huff (West Virginia) 70, Larry Hayes (Vanderbilt) 52
LB Tom Scott (Virginia) 82, Dave Bishop (Connecticut)*
CB Erich Barnes (Purdue) 49, Gene Johnson (Cincinnati) 41
S Dick Pesonen (Minnesota-Duluth) 25, Joe Morrison (Cincinnati) 40, Allan Webb (Arnold) 21
S Jim Patton (Mississippi) 20
CB Dick Lynch (Notre Dame) 22
K Don Chandler (Florida) 34
P Don Chandler (Florida) 34
KR Johnny Counts (Illinois)*
PR Johnny Counts (Illinois)*
*rookie
Offense
QB Y.A. Tittle (LSU) 14, Ralph Guglielmi (Notre Dame) 9
HB Bob Gaiters (New Mexico State) 35, Joe Morrison (Cincinnati) 40, Johnny Counts (Illinois)*
FB Alex Webster (North Carolina State) 29, Phil King (Vanderbilt) 24
FL Frank Gifford (USC) 16, Jim Podoley (Central Michigan) 23
SE Del Shofner (Baylor) 85, Jerry Hillebrand (Colorado)*, Pete Hall (Marquette) 12
T Roosevelt Brown (Morgan State) 79, Bob Bill (Notre Dame)*
G Darrell Dess (North Carolina State) 62, Mickey Walker (Michigan State) 64
C Ray Wietecha (Northwestern) 55, Curtis Miranda (Florida A & M)*
G Jack Stroud (Tennessee) 66, Zeke Smith (Auburn) 61
T Greg Larson (Minnesota) 53, Chuck Janerette (Penn State) 72
TE Joe Walton (Pittsburgh) 80, Jim Collier (Arkansas) 84
Defense
DE Jim Katcavage (Dayton) 75
DT Dick Modzelewski (Maryland) 77, Ken Byers (Cincinnati)*
DT Rosey Grier (Penn State) 76
DE Andy Robustelli (Arnold) 81, Reed Bohovich (Lehigh)*
LB Bookie Bolin (Mississippi)*, Bob Simms (Rutgers) 83
MLB Sam Huff (West Virginia) 70, Larry Hayes (Vanderbilt) 52
LB Tom Scott (Virginia) 82, Dave Bishop (Connecticut)*
CB Erich Barnes (Purdue) 49, Gene Johnson (Cincinnati) 41
S Dick Pesonen (Minnesota-Duluth) 25, Joe Morrison (Cincinnati) 40, Allan Webb (Arnold) 21
S Jim Patton (Mississippi) 20
CB Dick Lynch (Notre Dame) 22
K Don Chandler (Florida) 34
P Don Chandler (Florida) 34
KR Johnny Counts (Illinois)*
PR Johnny Counts (Illinois)*
*rookie
October 21 Depth Chart
Giants on Offense
QB Y.A. Tittle (14), Ralph Guglielmi (9)
HB Johnny Counts (46), Paul Dudley (23)
FB Alex Webster (29), Phil King (24)
FL Frank Gifford (16), Joe Morrison (40), Aaron Thomas (88)
LE Del Shofner (85), Aaron Thomas (88)
LT Roosevelt Brown (79)
LG Darrell Dess (62), Mickey Walker (64)
C Ray Wietecha (55)
RG Greg Larson (53), Bookie Bolin (63)
RT Reed Bohovich (73), Jack Stroud (66)
RE Joe Walton (80), Jim Collier (84)
Giants on Defense
LE Jim Katcavage (75), Ken Byers (60)
LT Dick Modzelewski (77)
RT Rosey Grier (76), Charlie Janerette (72)
RE Andy Robustelli (81), Ken Byers (60)
LB Bill Winter (31), Mickey Walker (64)
MLB Sam Huff (70), Tom Scott (82)
LB Tom Scott (82), Mickey Walker (64)
LDHB Erich Barnes (49), Dick Pesonen (25)
LS Alan Webb (21), Joe Morrison (40)
RS Jim Patton (20), Paul Dudley (23)
RDHB Dick Lynch (22), Dick Pesonen (25)
Specialists
Kickoffs, Field Goals, PATS: Don Chandler (34)
Holder: Ralph Guglielmi (9)
Punting: Don Chandler (34), Del Shofner (85)
-New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)
YANKEE STADIUM OFFICIALS
Referee: Thomas P. Bell, Kentucky, 7
Umpire: Joseph Connell, Pittsburgh, 57
Linesman: Edward Marion, Pennsylvania, 26
Back Judge: Samuel Giangreco, Manhattan, 10
Field Judge: Michael Lisetski, Muhlenberg, 16
-New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)
New York Giants Profiles, Pro Football Handbook 1962
Allie Sherman (coach)
Erich Barnes
Roosevelt Brown
Don Chandler
Bob Gaiters
Frank Gifford
Rosey Grier
Sam Huff
Jim Katcavage
Jim Patton
Del Shofner
Y.A. Tittle
Joe Walton
Alex Webster
1962 New York Giants Topps Cards
Erich Barnes
Don Chandler
Frank Gifford
Jerry Hillebrand
Sam Huff
Jim Katcavage
Jim Patton
Andy Robustelli
Del Shofner
Y.A. Tittle
Joe Walton
Alex Webster
1962 New York Giants Profile Summary
Head Coach: Allie Sherman
QB Y.A. Tittle (LSU) 14
QB Ralph Guglielmi (Notre Dame) 9
HB Bob Gaiters (New Mexico State) 35
HB Sam Horner (VMI) 26
FB Alex Webster (North Carolina State) 29
FB Phil King (Vanderbilt) 24
FL Frank Gifford (USC) 16
FL Joe Morrison (Cincinnati) 40
SE Del Shofner (Baylor) 85
TE Joe Walton (Pittsburgh) 80
C Ray Wietecha (Northwestern) 55
G Jack Stroud (Tennessee) 66
G Darrell Dess (North Carolina State) 62
T Roosevelt Brown (Morgan State) 79
T Chuck Janerette (Penn State) 72
DT Rosey Grier (Penn State) 76
DT Dick Modzelewski (Maryland) 77
DE Andy Robustelli (Arnold) 81
DE Jim Katcavage (Dayton) 75
MLB Sam Huff (West Virginia) 70
LB Tom Scott (Virginia) 82
LB Jerry Hillebrand (Colorado) 87
CB Dick Lynch (Notre Dame) 22
CB Erich Barnes (Purdue) 49
S Jim Patton (Mississippi) 20
S Dick Pesonen (Minnesota-Duluth) 25
S Joe Morrison (Cincinnati) 40
K Don Chandler (Florida) 34
P Don Chandler (Florida) 34
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