No. 34
Florida
"The punting man of the club is Don Chandler, the Tulsa terror whose job in '61 fell somewhat short of his previous performances. 'Babe' was the NFL's No. 1 kicker in '57 and was second-best in '58 and '59. He got off a 43.9 average last year, a trifle shy of his lifetime figure, but he wasn't in prime condition for part of the season.
He remains a major threat as an outside runner from punt formation and averaged 10 yards per carry last year in this role."
-1962 Pro Football Handbook
"Don once punted a ball 90 yards against the Bears. He finished sixth in the NFL in punting in 1961."
-1962 Topps No. 107
"Giant fans are seeing Don Chandler (34) in a new role this season. Besides handling the punting assignment, which he has done admirably for six years, the strong-legged Florida graduate has taken over the place-kicking chores from the retired Pat Summerall.
Don is doing better than just all right at his additional new job. He's getting both distance and direction on his placements."
-1962 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)
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