1967 Giants Defensive Back Profiles

HENRY CARR
Cornerback
No. 28
Arizona State
"Anyone who saw Olympic speedster Henry Carr overtake the Redskins' Bobby Mitchell in the open field last year knows just how fast he can really go. But speed is only one of Henry's assets as a defensive back. He's quick, strong and instinctive, as well as being a fast learner.
Last year, he was installed at free safety and he took to it with the natural inclination all top athletes possess. Of his four interceptions, his masterpiece was the 101-yarder he perpetrated against the Los Angeles Rams. It was the longest return of the year and was only a yard shorter than the all-time NFL record.
A 6-3, 195-pounder, Henry ran track and played football at Arizona State."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1967

"Henry, better known for his gold medal Olympic performances than for his football talent, has come on to be one of the good free safeties in the League. In 1966 he intercepted four passes and ran one back 101 yards for a touchdown."

-1967 Philadelphia Cards, No. 110


CLARENCE CHILDS
Cornerback-Kick Returner
No. 48
Florida A & M
"Clarence is another of the Giants 'Jet Set' with a 9.4 100 to his credit.
In 1966 he intercepted two passes, returning them 32 yards. He returned 34 kickoffs for 855 yards including a 90-yard scoring scamper.
He signed [with the Giants] as a free agent."

-1967 Philadelphia Cards, No. 111


SPIDER LOCKHART
Safety
No. 43
North Texas State
"The man they call 'Spider' plays defense with the daring of a Mississippi riverboat gambler. His eyes are constantly reading the eyes of the enemy quarterback or the receiver lined up opposite him. He keeps a short halter on the men he covers, always looking for an interception. With the retirement of Dick Lynch and Jim Patton, Spider now leads the team in swipes with a two-year total of ten, picking off six passes last season.
Despite his 6-2, 175-pound frame, he is a slashing, punishing tackler. He also runs back punts and last year ranked fifth in the league with 17 returns for 113 yards.
He was the only Giant to play in last winter's Pro Bowl game."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1967

"Only a third-year man in the NFL, the Giants' Carl Lockhart is coming on fast. He's no Herb Adderley yet- but- he's a tough kid, very tenacious, and despite his size (6-2, 175 pounds) is one of the hardest tacklers among defensive backs.
Last year, Carl had six interceptions."

-Pro Football Almanac 1967

"Spider was the only Giant to make the Pro Bowl last season. A 'Blue Chip' player, he stole six passes in 1966. He was fifth in punt returns with 113 yards on 17 returns.
As a corner back, he makes up in knowledge what he lacks in speed."

-1967 Philadelphia Cards, No. 115


WENDELL HARRIS
Safety
No. 26
LSU
A 1st round draft choice of the Colts in 1962, Wendell played every game for that club from his rookie season through 1965, a year he started all 14 games. He wasted no time establishing himself as a Giant in last year's opener at Pitt Stadium as he recovered a fourth-quarter fumble and returned it 72 yards for a touchdown, giving the Giants a 34-31 lead over the Steelers.