JIM KATACAVAGE
Defensive End
No. 75
Dayton
"There may be more for Jim Katcavage to look back upon than there is to look forward to, but it would be unwise to 'retire' him prematurely.
Kat is 34 now, old by pro standards. He no longer can blow in on a passer with the relentless fury of his youth, but he's still capable of doing it on occasion. He seems to rise up and come up with his best shot when it's needed the most, as he did last season when he flattened Frank Ryan in the closing moments of the Cleveland game. The play proved to be the game-saver.
His job could be lightened considerably if the Giants could come up with a strong young rusher to play beside him and take away some of the double coverage he occasionally receives. This year is Jim's thirteenth in the NFL, and he'll need a breather now and then. But save a cheer or two for him - he still has a couple of big plays left in him."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1968
"The defensive captain of the New York Giants, Jim is the leader on the club in years of service.
During his college days, 'The Kat' was an offensive and defensive end for the University of Dayton. His brother was a lineman for Dayton."
-1968 Topps No. 187
BRUCE ANDERSON
Defensive End
No. 79
Willamette
Coming to the Giants after his rookie season with the Rams, Bruce saw action in all 14 games last year. He shows promise of being one of the stalwarts of the young line of the rebuilding New York defense.
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