1969 Giants Defensive Line Profiles

BOB LURTSEMA
Defensive Tackle
No. 71
Western Michigan
Bob started all 14 games for the Giants in 1968 and his work earned him a nod as a Sporting News first team All-Pro. With an impressive combination of quickness and strength, head coach Sherman once again looks to Bob to help continue the improvement of New York's pass rush.
In his college days, he was Western Michigan's MVP in 1965 and was twice All-Conference.


FRANK PARKER
Defensive Tackle
No. 72
Jackson State
"A slight coaching change in his play habits made a better defensive tackle of Frank Parker last season. His crouch- both hands on the ground- not only cut down on his area of vision but he was almost immobile on plays run laterally. Advised to take a one-hand stance, he discovered how easily he could get to an upright position and follow the play so much better.
Parker was born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma."

-Don Schiffer, Pro Football 1964


JIM KATCAVAGE
Defensive End
No. 75
Dayton
"Jim has completed his 14th year with the Giants and is looking forward to another standout season. 'The Cat' has played with many all-time greats. Voted All-Pro in 1961, '62 and '63, he is feared by opposing quarterbacks.
During his college days at Dayton, Jim was elected to several All-American teams. In 1956, he was drafted with Don Chandler and Sam Huff."

-1969 Topps No. 84

FRED DRYER
Defensive End
1st Round
San Diego State

Age, 23. Weight, 241 pounds. Height, 6 feet 6 inches.

"A superb defensive performer who loves contact, Dryer has great speed and agility and is adept at getting to the quarterback. He's the main reason that San Diego State limited opponents to only 91.7 yards per game rushing in 1968.

His hobbies are motorcycling and surfing. His hometown is Lawndale, California."

-1969 College All-Star Game Official Program and Record Book

Fred is sure to become a favorite of defense-loving Giants fans. This natural enemy of opposing quarterbacks is sure to play a vital role in the brash young New York defense that will return the club to playoff status in the 1970s. A hard charging and punishing tackler, Fred's bruising style of old fashioned, down-in-the-trenches football works for him.