Defensive Tackle
No. 76
Penn State
"The singing tackle of the defense is Rosey Grier, who cuts records in the off-season and cuts down blockers, runners and passers as a defensive bulwark during the fall. He's potentially one of the greats of the game but is handicapped by the club's defensive setup which limits his tremendous pursuit.
Rosey has maintained his speed and agility since his rookie campaign of 1955."
-Don Schiffer, 1962 Pro Football Handbook
DICK MODZELEWSKI
Defensive Tackle
No. 77
Maryland
Appreciated by both teammates and opponents for his great physical strength and consistent line play, Dick's importance to the Giant defense has been recognized by New York's knowledgeable football fans. In a 53-0 rout of the Redskins last November 5 at Yankee Stadium, the first score of the game resulted from Dick tackling Washington quarterback Norm Snead in the end zone for a safety. The win put the Giants just one game behind the Eagles in the East standings.
A 1952 consensus All-American and that year's Outland Trophy winner, Dick has played every game for New York since being acquired from Pittsburgh in 1956.
"Rugged, relentless Dick Modzelewski (77) has been a regular Giant defensive rushliner ever since his 1956 acquisition from the Steelers. He had put in two years with Washington before being acquired by Pittsburgh.
Little Mo, so called because of older brother, Ed, preceded him into pro football, was an All-American at Maryland. A highly combative player, Dick is both an irrestible force and an immovable body."
-1962 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)
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