Fullback
No. 29
North Carolina State
"Another old pro among the Giants, Alex Webster looms as a question mark this year, his 12th counting two in Canada. Bothered by a back ailment during the closing games of last season, he gained a season total of only 255 yards on 75 carries for four touchdowns.
At North Carolina State, he was All-Southern Conference but the Redskins cut him and he played with Montreal in the Canadian Football League before joining the Giants in 1955.
Born April 19, 11931, he's a solid pass blocker."
-Dave Anderson, Pro Football Handbook 1964
"Sidelined most of the 1963 campaign by a back injury, Webster is rated a question mark for 1964. But if spirit and desire are the answer, then you can be sure Alex will be back at his old fullback spot. Despite being hampered, Alex nevertheless was able to gain 255 yards in 75 carries last year, an average of 3.4, and tally four touchdowns. He also caught 15 passes for 128 yards.
During a long and brilliant Giant career, Alex has gained a grand total of 4,695 yards (the all-time Giant mark), scoring 53 touchdowns altogether.
Drafted 12th by Washington in 1953, Alex was cut and played with Montreal of the Canadian Football League in '53 and '54, joining New York in '55. He was a halfback until switching to full in 1961. His best campaign occurred in '61 when he gained 928 yards on 196 tries, an average of 4.7 per carry."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
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