1964 Profiles: Eddie Dove and Andy Nelson

EDDIE DOVE
Safety-Punt Returner
No. 46
Colorado
"Though he's been in the National Football League since 1959, this is only Eddie's second campaign as a member of the Giants. He was acquired from the San Francisco 49ers, who drafted him third in 1959, in the deal for quarterback Ralph Guglielmi, who never reported to the Coast club.
Dove proved his worth in 1963 by serving as a defensive safetyman. He intercepted twice, besides being the NFL's third-best punt returner with an average of 11.6 for 17 runbacks, lugging one back 83 yards. Eddie also averaged 18.7 on three kickoff returns.
Dove must one of the cleanest players in the loop, originally hailing from the town of Hygiene, Colorado."

-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants


ANDY NELSON
Safety
No. 26
Memphis State
"Another of the tight little band of Colt interceptors, snaring six and taking one for a touchdown. In 1958 he was No. 2 in the NFL in this department, picking off eight. Now in his fourth Colt season, Nelson is one of the most jarring of tacklers and covers vast amounts of territory.
Born in Athens, Alabama, he was an artful passer and breakaway runner at Memphis State."

-1960 Pro Football Handbook

"In his five years with the Colts, Andy has intercepted 25 passes. He was a quarterback in college."

-1962 Topps No. 10

"Steady as they come, season after season, is Andy Nelson, a safetyman who does his duties so casually that's he's unnoticed by so many who demand the spectacular from their defensive backs.
Born in Athens, Georgia, he reported to the Colts in 1957 and took a starting job immediately and has seldom missed action due to injury. Nelson picked off three interceptions in 1963 and has a career total of 32. An All-Pro in 1959 he's never been regarded lower than second-team all-league status and there are many who say he belongs annually because of his ability to prevent the long bomb from exploding beyond him."

Don Schiffer, Pro Football 1964

"The dean of the defensive backs of the Colts, Andy Nelson is considered the anchorman of the secondary. He intercepted three passes for 37 yards last season.
He joined the Colts in 1957 from Memphis State, where he was a quarterback. An All-NFL selection in 1959, he's a steady, solid competitor whose great speed has enabled him to catch some of the swiftest opponents from behind. Andy has a career total of 30 interceptions. Despite his 180 pounds, he's been able to avoid serious injuries."

-Dave Anderson, Pro Football Handbook 1964