Friday, May 23, 2014

1962 Profile: Don Chandler

Kicker
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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