1969 Giants Offensive Line Profiles

GREG LARSON
Center
No. 53
Minnesota
"Winning the Comeback Award in 1966, Greg has set an example for other players by coming back as good as ever after serious knee surgery. Doctors thought that his career would be over, but with great determination Greg refused to believe he wouldn't play again.
He is versatile and has been used at tackle and guard for the Giants."

-1969 Topps No. 106


PETE CASE
Guard
No. 65
Georgia
"It seems that the only people who truly appreciate the kind of job Pete Case does at offensive guard are opposing coaches. Or maybe appreciate is the wrong word, because Pete does outstanding work against enemy defensive tackles. But when postseason All-Star teams are made up, Pete is conspicuously absent.
This is not the case when the Giants are on offense, for it is usually Pete leading the running plays with bone-jarring blocks or dropping back to give Fran Tarkenton solid protection. Pete's arrival in the Giant camp in 1965 after three years with the Eagles helped solidify the offensive line.
The 6-3, 245-pounder played his college ball at Georgia."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1969

"Obtained from the Philadelphia Eagles before the 1965 season began, Pete has blossomed into one of the finest guards in the N.F.L. Coach Allie Sherman has also used this athlete as a tackle during emergency conditions. A consistently fine performer, Pete's specialty is pass blocking and he's tops as a pull-out running guard."

-1969 Topps No. 197


DARRELL DESS
Guard
No. 62
North Carolina State
Darrell is a seasoned veteran who can still be relied on for pulling out on a sweep and leveling an opponent or lifting a defensive tackle right off his feet to give Fran Tarkenton more time on a passing play. This two-time Pro Bowler is a shining example for the younger Giant offensive linemen.


WILLIE YOUNG
Offensive Tackle
No. 69
Grambling
Willie's quickness and exceptional physical strength make him one of the best in pro football at pass blocking against big defensive ends. Quarterback Tarkenton has certainly been happy to have him starting every game the past two seasons; Willie was tried at guard and defensive tackle as a rookie before the job found the man at offensive tackle.
Signed by the Giants as a free agent after three years as a starter at Grambling, Willie was highly regarded by legendary coach Eddie Robinson.


CHARLIE HARPER
Offensive Tackle
No. 61
Oklahoma State
"During  Charlie's college career, he won a reputation for his fine work on defense. Coach Sherman shifted this lineman to offense because of his swift thinking and blocking ability. Used at either the guard or tackle position, Charlie performs dependably.
During college, he was a unanimous All-Big Eight selection and an All-American."

-1969 Topps No. 258