ERNIE KOY
Punter-Halfback
No. 23
Texas
Ernie proved himself most useful to the Giants as a punter, kick returner and reserve halfback in his rookie season. The big young Texas booted 55 punts (7th in the NFL) 2,268 yards (9th in the NFL) for a 41.2 average, and his longest punt of 67 yards was the sixth longest in the league. He returned 21 kickoffs (10th in the NFL) 401 yards for a 19.1 average, with a long of 38 yards.
A star of the 9-1 1964 Texas squad, Ernie scored two rushing touchdowns, including a record 79-yard run, in the Longhorns' Orange Bowl victory.
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