Halfback
No. 24
Vanderbilt
"Now considered the team's most dependable runner, Phil King starts his sixth season with unprecedented stature in the Giant attack. Last season he rushed for 613 yards in 161 carries for three touchdowns.
Born June 22, 1936, he was a college hero at Vanderbilt before the Giants made him their top draft choice in 1958.
In addition to his running ability, he's a capable pass catcher, grabbing 32 last season for 377 yards and five touchdowns. He's also a good pass blocker.
Phil is a trucking salesman in Nashville."
-Dave Anderson, Pro Football Handbook 1964
"Each training year becomes a crisis for Phil King, the worrying warrior from Nashville, Tennessee, who honestly believes he's constantly in danger of getting cut from the squad. Friendly and intense, each game is life's most important assignment but he keeps checking in with a job that's never fallen below his recognized potential.
He was the No. 1 draft selection for '58 but it wasn't until the last campaign that he became a genuine leader, topping the team in rushing (613 yards in 161 carries). A fine faker at getting clear to grab the safety-valve pass, he took 32 aerials for 377 yards."
-Don Schiffer, Pro Football 1964
"Tough and hard-running as they come, King was the Giants' leading ground-gainer last season. He picked up 613 yards in 161 attempts, an average of 3.8 yards per advance. Phil's longest trip was 50 yards; he tallied three times. The former Vanderbilt star was also New York's third busiest pass catcher behind Del Shofner and Frank Gifford, snaring 32 aerials for 377 yards and five more touchdowns.
King is adept at both the fullback and halfback slots and Sherman makes use of him at both positions depending on the situation at hand.
Phil was the club's first choice in the 1958 draft after setting an all-time rushing mark at Vanderbilt, where he also was a star track and field athlete."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
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