1966 Giants Cornerback Profiles

DICK LYNCH
Cornerback
No. 22
Notre Dame
"The perils of playing cornerback were probably best exemplified last season by Dick Lynch, who experienced some alternately good and bad Sundays.
'It's the most exposed position on defense,' he says. 'When you make a mistake, everybody knows it.' Dick didn't make too many, and he had standout days in the two Cardinal games, running 60 yards to a touchdown with a fumble recovery in one of them.
His four interceptions last year moved him into third place in that department among active players, with a total of 37 thefts. Dick has led the league in interceptions twice in his nine-year NFL career."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1966

"Dick came to New York from the Redskins in 1959. He has been a standout backfield performer with the Giants, leading the league in interceptions twice and setting a record of three touchdowns [in one season]. Last season, Dick tied for the team leadership with four interceptions."

-1966 Philadelphia No. 112


SPIDER LOCKHART
Cornerback
No. 43
North Texas State
"They call Carl Lockhart 'Spider' because of his wiry frame, but 'Raffles' might be more suitable because this one has bandit blood in him. As a rookie cornerback last season, he swiped four passes, tying Dick Lynch for the team high. He also showed quick reflexes and a ready aptitude for defense. He has good instincts, is a quick learner and a piercing tackler for someone who weighs 185 pounds.
Carl doesn't lack for nicknames - he's one of Emlen's Gremlins, the name given to defensive coach Em Tunnell's rookie defensive backs.
He was the Giants' 13th draft pick for 1965 when he came out of North Texas State."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1966

"Spider was one of the many Giant rookies last year. He started in the defensive backfield and responded with a team-leading four interceptions for 117 yards, a 29.3 average return! He also punted six times for a 44.5 average."

-1966 Philadelphia No. 125


CLARENCE CHILDS
Kick Returner- Cornerback
No. 48
Florida A&M
"Clarence was signed as a free agent in 1961. Used mostly to run back kickoffs, he led the league in that department in 1964 and included a 100-yarder in his record. Childs is now being used as a defensive back, where his speed is an asset."

-1966 Philadelphia No. 121