Linebacker
No. 33
Penn State
"Rated the No. 1 reserve in the Giants' linebacking department, sturdy Al was first tried as a defensive halfback when he reported to the club as a rookie in '63; but he was switched to the backer-up corps and learned fast. During the championship playoff game, Coach Sherman had no qualms about inserting Gursky in place of veteran Tom Scott after the latter had suffered a broken arm.
Another 'future' choice of the Giants, Al was selected on the 12th round of the '61 draft. Gursky was an all-arounder at Penn State, being one of the Nittany Lions' better runners and pass receivers as well as starring in a defensive back role. He once ran 77 yards for a TD after intercepting a pass against Navy. Al was also a member of the baseball team."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
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