1970 Giants Offensive Line Profiles

GREG LARSON
Center
No. 53
Minnesota
"Greg was the regular center and linebacker for Minnesota's 1961 Rose Bowl team. He was an AP and UPI all-conference selection, All-Big Ten and also earned a spot on the Catholic All-American squad that year. As captain of the Gophers, he starred in the Rose Bowl and also played in the Senior Bowl and College All-Star Game.
Now the dean of the Giants' offensive linemen, Greg was the club's #6 draft choice for 1961. During the past nine years he has developed into a team leader and one of the most respected players in the NFL.
Greg works in a brokerage house in the off-season."

-1970 Topps No. 174


PETE CASE
Guard
No. 65
Georgia
"Around the NFL, 6-3, 245-pound Pete Case is considered one of the best offensive guards in the game. Pete's problem is that he has not been lucky enough to play on a championship team.
Case was drafted number two by the Eagles in 1962 and became a regular in '64. The Giants obtained him for offensive tackle Lane Howell in '65.
Pete leads interference well and is a dependable pass blocker."

-Brenda and Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1970

"Pete became a regular for the Eagles in 1964. Obtained from the Philadelphia Eagles in a 1965 preseason trade, he now ranks as one of the premier guards in football.
He is consistent, adept at pass blocking and effective as a pullout running guard. He's also played some tackle for the Giants in emergencies.
Pete was an All-Southeastern Conference selection as a sophomore in college and played in both the Blue-Gray Game and the Senior Bowl. He also starred in the 1959 Orange Bowl for the University of Georgia Bulldogs."

-1970 Topps No. 41


DOUG VAN HORN
Guard
No. 63
Ohio State
Starting every game last year, Doug holds down a regular guard position on the strength of his aggressive, hard-hitting play. He's known for pulling out on a sweep and leveling an opponent.


WILLIE YOUNG
Offensive Tackle
No. 69
Grambling
"Nobody gets less attention than an offensive tackle - until some defensive end plows by him and plows under the quarterback. For four pro seasons, Willie Young, the Giants' unsung left tackle, has defended his quarterback with muscular tenacity.
Young had it tough when he became a pro. He had played offensive guard at Grambling but was placed at defensive tackle by the Giants. When he proved too short for that position- he's only six feet tall and most defensive linemen are much taller- the Giants turned him into an offensive tackle (and a good one). Young weights 265 pounds which gives him the appearance of a fire hydrant, but he is far from immobile. The coaches like to talk about his quick feet.
Young was signed as a free agent in '66 on the recommendation of assistant coach Em Tunnell."

-Brenda and Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1970


RICH BUZIN
Offensive Tackle
No. 77
Penn State
After confronting without fear or intimidation the fearful pounding every rookie lineman must face, while appearing in every game in 1968, Rich again played every game last year while starting all but one. Like most offensive linemen, he enjoys no stardom, just the well-earned respect of both teammate and opponent.