1965 Giants Defensive Line Profiles

JOHN LOVETERE
Defensive Tackle
No. 76
Compton CC
John is considered one of the strongest men in the game and is unusually fast and agile for a man of his size. After being named Ram Rookie of the Year in 1959, he blocked five kicks in 1960, an NFL record, one a punt he returned for a touchdown. Acquired by the Giants for Rosey Grier between the 1962 and '63 seasons, John played every game in 1963 and was selected to the Pro Bowl.
He played several years of service of football at Fort Campbell, Kentucky before being signed by Los Angeles as a free agent.


BOB TAYLOR
Defensive Tackle
No. 68
Maryland State
Bob showed great promise backing up Andy Robustelli at defensive end in 1963 and Andy Stynchula at defensive tackle in 1964, while also showing outstanding speed and tackling ability on the kickoff and kickoff return teams. With Andy Stynchula replacing Robustelli at end, Bob is now ready to fortify the new Giant defensive line as a tackle.
Primarily a tackle as a collegian, Bob was not only captain of the football team for two years but also captain of the golf team.


JIM KATCAVAGE
Defensive End
No. 75
Dayton
"The front four won't be lacking for fire, not as long as Jim Katcavage is still charging in from his defensive left end position. There are few in the league who blow in with greater determination - or success. He gives you great second effort, and he doesn't miss many tackles.
In spite of playing alongside more glamorous teammates, Jim made All-Pro in 1961, '62 and '63. He was the Giants' fourth draft choice in 1956, after playing college ball at Dayton."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1965


ANDY STYNCHULA
Defensive End
No. 72
Penn State
Andy played all 14 games for Washington in 1963 and, after coming to the Giants in the Sam Huff deal, played 14 games in 1964. His four fumbles recovered were fifth in the League and his 26 yards returned from fumbles were 10th. After replacing the traded Dick Modzelewski at tackle last year, Andy replaces the retired Andy Robustelli at end in 1965.
Penn State coaches considered Stynchula one of the top defensive linemen in the school's history. He played in the Senior Bowl, Liberty Bowl and College All-Star Game.