ANDY ROBUSTELLI
Defensive End
No. 81
Arnold
"Andy was an NFL star with the Los Angeles Rams before he was traded to New York in 1956. One of the smartest defensive ends in the business, Andy is a great favorite with the Giants' fans. He is selected regularly to the All-Pro defensive squad."
-1962 Topps No. 108
JIM KATCAVAGE
Defensive End
No. 75
Dayton
"Jim Katcavage demonstrated the value of desire and aggressiveness in 1961 when he was rewarded with All-Pro recognition, outshining his highly publicized fellow defensive end, Andy Robustelli. Superior strength at fending off blockers helped him to whistle into enemy backfields and reduce the efficiency of quarterback-gunners.
Born in Philadelphia, he's been a starter since his freshman 1956 campaign. Always underrated, he's finally been recognized for the genuine standout he is."
-Don Schiffer, 1962 Pro Football Handbook
"Jim Katcavage, always the Giants' unsung man, is finally getting his due as an All-Pro defensive end."
-Murray Olderman, All-Pro 1962 Football
"Joining the New York club as a rookie in 1956, the big defensive end was an important cog in the Giants' world championship title that year. Jim played as an offensive and defensive end during his college days. He's one of the game's most reliable players."
-1962 Topps No. 109
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