JOHN LOVETERE
Defensive Tackle
No. 76
Compton CC
John was twice Pro Player of the Week as a rookie and was also the Rams' rookie of the year. The following year he blocked five kicks, an NFL record, and was named Rams' defensive lineman of the year. When given the task or replacing Rosie Grier upon joining the Giants in 1963, John was selected to the Pro Bowl.
One of the strongest men in pro football, John played several years of service football at Fort Campbell, Kentucky before joining Los Angeles.
LOU SLABY
Defensive Tackle
No. 51
Pittsburgh
In 14 games as a Giant rookie middle linebacker in 1964, Lou made two interceptions, including one returned 26 yards. This year he moves to defensive tackle in the new Giant defensive line. His hard-hitting intensity serves New York well at any position.
As a running back in his college days at Pittsburgh, Lou averaged 3.1 yards in three seasons.
JIM KATCAVAGE
Defensive End
No. 75
Dayton
"Tough-minded Jim Katcavage plays football the way it was intended to be played. The last remaining member of what was once a fearsome foursome, he has excellent pursuit on runs to his side and he may be the best pass rushing end in the East.
A former All-America at the University of Dayton, he's now in his 11th year with the Giants. He was a virtually unanimous All-Pro in the Giants' three Eastern title years, 1961, '62 and '63, and he has starred in two Pro Bowl games. Last season he was named defensive captain, and he took his role so seriously he insisted on being the first one on and off the team bus."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1966
ROSEY DAVIS
Defensive End
No. 77
Tennessee State
An 8th round draft choice of the Colts last year, Rosey appeared in all 14 games as a Giant rookie. Coach Sherman looks to this large young man for stardom in the rebuilt New York defensive line.
Rosey was nicknamed 'Truck' by his high school teammates because of his size and ability to run over opponents.
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