Defensive Tackle
No. 76
Compton Junior
"The gigantic LoVetere was acquired by the Giants from the Los Angeles Rams prior to the 1963 campaign in a straight swap for defensive tackle Rosey Grier. Many thought the Giants had weakened themselves on the pass rush, but they didn't know how much pressure the big guy could exert. He showed'em.
John didn't play varsity ball at Compton but was spotted by a Ram scout while playing Army ball for Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Signed as a free agent in 1959, LoVetere quickly came to the fore as the club's Rookie of the Year. During the 1959 campaign, John blocked five punts, which speaks for itself.
He's exceptionally agile and fast for a man his size."
Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
"John came to New York from the Rams before the 1963 training season. Los Angeles' top defensive lineman for four seasons, he personally blocked five rival kicks."
-1964 Philadelphia No. 120
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