HOMER JONES
Split End
No. 45
Texas Southern
"He might be hard put to tell you what charisma is, but Homer Jones is simply drooling with it. The moment he streaks into the clear, he electrifies the crowd. His danger is imminent. This is Homer doing his thing, gobbling up a pass with his big mitts, beating his defender then leaving him for dead. The final moment is when he slams the ball down hard in the end zone after crossing the goal line. That's charisma, baby.
Last year Homer finished tenth in the NFL with his 45 receptions for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns. And his 23.5 yards per catch led the league in that department for the third year in a row. Last season, Homer dropped a few passes; the Giants would rather see him drop a few pounds instead in '69."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1969
"For the fourth straight, Homer topped the N.F.L. in average yards per catch. 1968 was the third successive year he picked up 1,000 yards.
An explosive runner, Homer is usually double-teamed by the opposition because of his ability to out-run anybody. In school, he won three letters in track."
-1969 Topps No. 244
AARON THOMAS
Tight End
No. 88
Oregon State
Aaron played hurt in 1968, yet caught 29 passes for 449 yards and four touchdowns. A tight end who can fill in as a flanker, he has excellent moves, sure hands and the ability to get himself free on key plays. He's a receiver Fran Tarkenton can rely on.
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