1962 Giarnt Linebacker Profiles

SAM HUFF
Middle Linebacker
No. 70
West Virginia
"Some of the glitter of Sam Huff was tarnished in 1961 when he was way below his All-Pro stature. The fearsome one from Fairmont, West Virginia, exposed to the wiles of the New York advertising and business worlds, suffered a letdown in general play and too much off-the-field activity may have been harmful.
He was among the ablest of linebackers as a 1957 sophomore and was an All-League choice four straight years."

-Don Schiffer, 1962 Pro Football Handbook

"Not many players hit as hard as Sam. He's considered a top defensive player."

-1962 Topps No. 110


TOM SCOTT
Linebacker
No. 82
Virginia
Considered by opponents one of the hardest tacklers, Tom earned recognition from New York's fans last November 12 against the Eagles in Yankee Stadium. He returned an interception 65 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter of a game the Giants would win to lift their record to 7-2 and tie Philadelphia for the Eastern lead.
A Virginia All-American who later was a two-time selection as a defensive end, Tom has been a stalwart of the Giant defense as a linebacker.

BILL WINTER

Linebacker

No. 31

St. Olaf

"The Giants think they came up with a real 'find' in Bill Winter (31). Although he was only an 18th-round choice in the 1962 college draft, Winter won regular rating in preseason training and has firmly established himself at left linebacker.

A hard-hitting 220-pounder, who moves fast, Bill won eight major letters in football, baseball and basketball at little St. Olaf College."

-1962 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium) 

JERRY HILLEBRAND
Linebacker
No. 87
Colorado
"The New York Giants are looking to this young rookie for a real pro performance in 1962. Chances are, Yankee Stadium fans will be cheering Jerry as he boots field goals and extra points in assembly line fashion. He's a strong, fast runner, too."

-1962 Topps No. 113