ALEX WEBSTER
Fullback
No. 29
North Carolina State
"Comeback kid of the 1961 tournament was Alex Webster, the bruising halfback-fullback who was in danger of being cut in pre-season camp. The Kearney (New Jersey) crusher, a victim of shoulder and leg ailments, whipped himself into such superior shape that he was the league's No. 3 rusher and gained 1,241 yards a runner and pass receiver. Alex was outstanding at picking up that vital third down yardage.
He first starred in the Canadian loop before joining the Giants in 1955."
-Don Schiffer, 1962 Pro Football Handbook
"In the best year of his career in 1961, Alex was third in the NFL in rushing."
-1962 Topps No. 105
PHIL KING
Fullback
No. 24
Vanderbilt
New York's first draft pick in 1958 played every game in the Eastern title seasons of '58 and '59. As a rookie, Phil rushed for 316 yards, his longest run 38 yards, gained 132 yards receiving, his longest reception 35 yards, and returned 13 kicks 279 yards for a 21.5 average, his longest return 31 yards.
As a collegiate star at Vanderbilt, Phil topped the Southeastern Conference with 773 yards from scrimmage in 1956.
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