Monday, February 16, 2015

1974 Profile: Ken Kavanaugh

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"Ken Kavanaugh, one of the most famous names in National Football League history, joined the Giants' scouting staff in 1971 and brought with him a wealth of experience as both a professional player and a coach. Actually, Kavanaugh moved into the Giants' scouting department from the coaching staff, where he had been offensive end coach from 1955-68 and offensive coach from 1969-70, a total of 16 years under three head coaches, Jim Lee Howell (his current scouting superior), Allie Sherman and Alex Webster. Prior to becoming a Giant aide, the Pro Football Hall of Fame end had spent one season (1951) as end coach for his old club, the Chicago Bears, and one season (1954) at Villanova in his hometown of Philadelphia.
As a player, Ken was one of the Bear greats. He starred at end (1940-41), left for an Air Force tour of duty and returned to make All-Pro again in 1947-48. At LSU, Kavanaugh was a four-year regular (1936-39), twice earning All-American honors."

-1974 New York Giants Media Guide

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