Wide Receiver
No. 85
Waynesburg
"A 15th round draft choice from little-known Waynesburg College in 1969, sure-handed Herrmann has developed into one of the most consistent and dependable receivers in the NFL. In his very first game as a rookie, Don caught two touchdown passes in the final quarter to lead a 24-23 upset of the Vikings at Yankee Stadium, and went on to grab 33 for 423 yards and five touchdowns that season.
Herrmann had his best year in 1973, catching 43 for 520 yards and two touchdowns to finish second among Giant receivers and in the top 10 of the NFC. Don runs excellent patterns and is adept at catching the ball in close quarters. In five seasons, he's fumbled only once ... another indication of his good hands.
Don was a legend at little Waynesburg. In three seasons he set all of the records ... most passes caught in one game (18) and in one season (76); and most touchdown passes caught in one game (7) and in one season (20). All told, he had 143 catches for 2,175 yards and 30 touchdowns, and also played cornerback on defense.
Herrmann was born in Newark, New Jersey and later moved to Chatham, New Jersey where he starred at Chatham High School."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Saturday, March 28, 2015
1974 Profile: Leo Hart
Quarterback
No. 17
Duke
"The Giants acquired Hart in an off-season trade with the Buffalo Bills for a draft choice. Leo was a No. 3 draft choice of the Atlanta Falcons in 1971 and served in a reserve role that season.
He was obtained by the Los Angeles Rams early in 1972, but did not play with Los Angeles and went to the Bills that same year. He was the backup quarterback for Dennis Shaw in '72 and when Shaw was injured late that season, Hart started two games for Buffalo, going 6-for-15 in pass completions for 53 yards and rushing five times for 19 yards.
Leo broke virtually all the passing records at Duke during his three varsity seasons and was an All-ACC choice all three years there. He was named to play in the East-West Shrine, North-South and Senior Bowl games at the end of his collegiate career, and also lettered in baseball.
Hart was born in Kinston, North Carolina and was an all-around standout at Grainger High School in his hometown. He now resides in Atlanta where he is in the commercial real estate business."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 17
Duke
"The Giants acquired Hart in an off-season trade with the Buffalo Bills for a draft choice. Leo was a No. 3 draft choice of the Atlanta Falcons in 1971 and served in a reserve role that season.
He was obtained by the Los Angeles Rams early in 1972, but did not play with Los Angeles and went to the Bills that same year. He was the backup quarterback for Dennis Shaw in '72 and when Shaw was injured late that season, Hart started two games for Buffalo, going 6-for-15 in pass completions for 53 yards and rushing five times for 19 yards.
Leo broke virtually all the passing records at Duke during his three varsity seasons and was an All-ACC choice all three years there. He was named to play in the East-West Shrine, North-South and Senior Bowl games at the end of his collegiate career, and also lettered in baseball.
Hart was born in Kinston, North Carolina and was an all-around standout at Grainger High School in his hometown. He now resides in Atlanta where he is in the commercial real estate business."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Thursday, March 26, 2015
1974 Profile: Bob Grim
Wide Receiver
No. 27
Oregon State
"Grim came to the Giants prior to the 1972 season in the trade with Minnesota for Fran Tarkenton and saw only limited activity with the Giants that year after reporting late to camp. Last season, he won a starting role from the start of camp and had an outstanding year, catching 37 passes, most of them of the acrobatic variety, for 593 yards and two touchdowns. Blessed with fine moves, Bob has also been a fine punt returner during his career.
A No. 2 draft choice of the Vikings in 1967, Bob had his top season in 1971 with Minnesota, catching 45 for 691 yards and seven touchdowns and making the Pro Bowl, where he caught another touchdown for the NFC team. He also rushed six times that year for 127 yards, an average of 21.2 per carry!
Grim was a three-year letterman at Oregon State as both a running back and a wide receiver and also played some defensive back. He starred in the Senior Bowl after his final season, being named MVP on offense, and also was selected to play in the College All-Star Game of 1967.
Bob was born in Oakland, California and was an all-around star at Red Bluff High School in Red Bluff, California."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 27
Oregon State
"Grim came to the Giants prior to the 1972 season in the trade with Minnesota for Fran Tarkenton and saw only limited activity with the Giants that year after reporting late to camp. Last season, he won a starting role from the start of camp and had an outstanding year, catching 37 passes, most of them of the acrobatic variety, for 593 yards and two touchdowns. Blessed with fine moves, Bob has also been a fine punt returner during his career.
A No. 2 draft choice of the Vikings in 1967, Bob had his top season in 1971 with Minnesota, catching 45 for 691 yards and seven touchdowns and making the Pro Bowl, where he caught another touchdown for the NFC team. He also rushed six times that year for 127 yards, an average of 21.2 per carry!
Grim was a three-year letterman at Oregon State as both a running back and a wide receiver and also played some defensive back. He starred in the Senior Bowl after his final season, being named MVP on offense, and also was selected to play in the College All-Star Game of 1967.
Bob was born in Oakland, California and was an all-around star at Red Bluff High School in Red Bluff, California."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
1974 Profile: Jack Gregory
Defensive End
No. 81
Delta State
"The Giants obtained Gregory from the Cleveland Browns just before training camp in 1972 after he had played out his option, with a No. 1 draft choice going to Cleveland. That proved to be one of the finest acquisitions in years for the Giants as he had an outstanding year and added much needed sinew to the Giants' front four. He led the NFL in sacking opposing passers, getting to the quarterback 21 times by himself- three more than the entire Giant team did in 1971. For his superb play, Jack was a first-team All-NFL selection and was named to the Pro Bowl. Last year, hampered by personal problems at home because of his critically ill infant son, Jack's totals fell off somewhat, but he did account for nine solo sacks and two assists before an ankle injury sidelined him.
Jack was a No. 9 choice of the Browns as a future in 1965 and spent four seasons as a starter with the Browns, getting a second-team All-AFC berth and a trip to the Pro Bowl in 1970. Big, very strong and always aggressive, Jack ranks among the top pass rushers in the NFL and provides solid leadership for the Giants' defensive unit.
He began his collegiate career at Chattanooga University, winning letters at both defensive tackle and end, then transferred to Delta State where he also lettered and starred on both offense and defense.
Jack was born in Okolona, Mississippi where he excelled in all sports at Okolona High School. His dad, Jack Sr., was a pro lineman with the Cleveland Rams in the early 1940s.
Jack still resides in his hometown with his wife and young son. He raises cattle, cotton and soybeans on a ranch he owns."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 81
Delta State
"The Giants obtained Gregory from the Cleveland Browns just before training camp in 1972 after he had played out his option, with a No. 1 draft choice going to Cleveland. That proved to be one of the finest acquisitions in years for the Giants as he had an outstanding year and added much needed sinew to the Giants' front four. He led the NFL in sacking opposing passers, getting to the quarterback 21 times by himself- three more than the entire Giant team did in 1971. For his superb play, Jack was a first-team All-NFL selection and was named to the Pro Bowl. Last year, hampered by personal problems at home because of his critically ill infant son, Jack's totals fell off somewhat, but he did account for nine solo sacks and two assists before an ankle injury sidelined him.
Jack was a No. 9 choice of the Browns as a future in 1965 and spent four seasons as a starter with the Browns, getting a second-team All-AFC berth and a trip to the Pro Bowl in 1970. Big, very strong and always aggressive, Jack ranks among the top pass rushers in the NFL and provides solid leadership for the Giants' defensive unit.
He began his collegiate career at Chattanooga University, winning letters at both defensive tackle and end, then transferred to Delta State where he also lettered and starred on both offense and defense.
Jack was born in Okolona, Mississippi where he excelled in all sports at Okolona High School. His dad, Jack Sr., was a pro lineman with the Cleveland Rams in the early 1940s.
Jack still resides in his hometown with his wife and young son. He raises cattle, cotton and soybeans on a ranch he owns."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Sunday, March 22, 2015
1974 Profile: Dan Goich
Defensive Tackle
No. 68
California
"Obtained via waivers from the New Orleans Saints prior to the 1972 season, the veteran defensive lineman did a good job in training camp and won a spot as a starter. Then he was sidelined with a calf injury early in the regular season, but returned late in the season as a reserve. Last year, he won a starting berth at tackle and played in all 14 games, had five sacks of the passer and one fumble recovery.
Originally drafted as a future in the 8th round by St. Louis in 1966, Dan spent a year on the Cardinals' taxi squad, then he was sold to Detroit where he spent two seasons. He also spent some time with the Baltimore Colts before signing as a free agent with the Saints. Dan had four fumble recoveries in the 1969 season as a defensive tackle.
Goich was a fine player and an outstanding student at the University of California, earning two varsity letters in football after transferring from Coalinga Junior College. He received a B.A. in criminology from California, subsequently received his Masters in that area and is close now to his doctorate in criminology.
Dan was born in Chicago and starred at Mount Carmel High School in Chicago. He now resides in Berkeley, California and has done extensive work with the police department there through his special talents in the field of criminology."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 68
California
"Obtained via waivers from the New Orleans Saints prior to the 1972 season, the veteran defensive lineman did a good job in training camp and won a spot as a starter. Then he was sidelined with a calf injury early in the regular season, but returned late in the season as a reserve. Last year, he won a starting berth at tackle and played in all 14 games, had five sacks of the passer and one fumble recovery.
Originally drafted as a future in the 8th round by St. Louis in 1966, Dan spent a year on the Cardinals' taxi squad, then he was sold to Detroit where he spent two seasons. He also spent some time with the Baltimore Colts before signing as a free agent with the Saints. Dan had four fumble recoveries in the 1969 season as a defensive tackle.
Goich was a fine player and an outstanding student at the University of California, earning two varsity letters in football after transferring from Coalinga Junior College. He received a B.A. in criminology from California, subsequently received his Masters in that area and is close now to his doctorate in criminology.
Dan was born in Chicago and starred at Mount Carmel High School in Chicago. He now resides in Berkeley, California and has done extensive work with the police department there through his special talents in the field of criminology."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Friday, March 20, 2015
1974 Profile: Pete Gogolak
Place Kicker
No. 3
Cornell
"Pete became the Giants' all-time scorer in 1972 when he totaled 97 points on 21 field goals and 34 PAT's to run his career mark to 519 points, erasing the former mark of 484 set by Frank Gifford. That total reached 595 after he added 76 points in the 1973 season. Pete also holds the club mark for field goals (116) and PAT's (247), as well as most field goals in one season (25) and the longest field goals (54 yards against Dallas in 1970).
He came to the Giants as a free agent in 1966 after starring with the Buffalo Bills for two years where he scored over 100 points each year and won All-AFL honors. He was the first of all the soccer-style kickers in pro football.
Pete introduced the soccer-style place-kick to American football at Cornell University, where he set an Ivy League record of 44 consecutive extra points- a mark later topped by his kid brother Charlie, who kicked for Princeton and eventually became the No. 1 choice of the Washington Redskins. During his Cornell career, Pete booted nine field goals, including a record 50-yarder.
He was born in Budapest, Hungary and escaped with his family to the United States during the 1956 uprisings. Dr. Gogolak and his family settled in Saratoga Springs, New York and from there young Pete went on to kicking fame at Cornell. He majored in hotel administration in college and at one time worked at the famed '21' Club in Manhattan."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 3
Cornell
"Pete became the Giants' all-time scorer in 1972 when he totaled 97 points on 21 field goals and 34 PAT's to run his career mark to 519 points, erasing the former mark of 484 set by Frank Gifford. That total reached 595 after he added 76 points in the 1973 season. Pete also holds the club mark for field goals (116) and PAT's (247), as well as most field goals in one season (25) and the longest field goals (54 yards against Dallas in 1970).
He came to the Giants as a free agent in 1966 after starring with the Buffalo Bills for two years where he scored over 100 points each year and won All-AFL honors. He was the first of all the soccer-style kickers in pro football.
Pete introduced the soccer-style place-kick to American football at Cornell University, where he set an Ivy League record of 44 consecutive extra points- a mark later topped by his kid brother Charlie, who kicked for Princeton and eventually became the No. 1 choice of the Washington Redskins. During his Cornell career, Pete booted nine field goals, including a record 50-yarder.
He was born in Budapest, Hungary and escaped with his family to the United States during the 1956 uprisings. Dr. Gogolak and his family settled in Saratoga Springs, New York and from there young Pete went on to kicking fame at Cornell. He majored in hotel administration in college and at one time worked at the famed '21' Club in Manhattan."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
1974 Profile: Rich Glover
Defensive Tackle
No. 77
Nebraska
"A No. 3 draft choice of the Giants in 1973, the former All-American, Outland Trophy and Lombardi Trophy winner showed fine potential in his rookie season. Rich started at tackle for the final six games of the season as the injured John Mendenhall's replacement and did a fine job, getting one solo sack and recovering one fumble. He was named as the club's Rookie of the Year by the New York PFWA.
In addition to his All-American and Trophy honors, Rich was also named Player of the Year in 1972 by the Football Writers Association of America after an outstanding season at Nebraska. He was also the MVP in the Orange Bowl game and played in the All-American Bowl game his senior year.
Rich, who has nine brothers and sisters, was born in Bayonne, New Jersey and starred at Snyder High School in Jersey City. He aspires to a teaching career in physical education and now lives in Lincoln, Nebraska in the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 77
Nebraska
"A No. 3 draft choice of the Giants in 1973, the former All-American, Outland Trophy and Lombardi Trophy winner showed fine potential in his rookie season. Rich started at tackle for the final six games of the season as the injured John Mendenhall's replacement and did a fine job, getting one solo sack and recovering one fumble. He was named as the club's Rookie of the Year by the New York PFWA.
In addition to his All-American and Trophy honors, Rich was also named Player of the Year in 1972 by the Football Writers Association of America after an outstanding season at Nebraska. He was also the MVP in the Orange Bowl game and played in the All-American Bowl game his senior year.
Rich, who has nine brothers and sisters, was born in Bayonne, New Jersey and starred at Snyder High School in Jersey City. He aspires to a teaching career in physical education and now lives in Lincoln, Nebraska in the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Monday, March 16, 2015
1974 Profile: Tom Gatewood
Tight End
No. 83
Notre Dame
"Gatewood was the Giants' No. 5 pick in 1972 after a standout career at Notre Dame where he set several pass receiving records. He had an impressive preseason, including five catches for 62 yards against the Steelers, but was hampered by nagging injuries during the regular season and saw only limited action with the special teams. Nonetheless, he has sufficiently impressed over the past two seasons to warrant a full shot at winning a spot at wide receiver for 1974, and could also play tight end if necessary with his fine size and good speed. Tom has also served on the Giants' off-season Speakers Bureau where he does an outstanding job.
Tom was an All-American at Notre Dame as well as making the Dean's List every semester as an economics and sociology major. He was also an NCAA scholarship winner and a National Football Foundation Scholarship winner. He had 159 catches in three seasons for an all-time Notre Dame record, as well as setting records for most catches in a season (79), most yardage in a season (1,166) and most passes caught in one game (12 for 192 yards).
Tom was born in Baltimore, Maryland and was an outstanding athlete and student at Baltimore City College High School. He is currently pursuing a law degree, does voluntarily social work throughout the New York metropolitan area and was a popular member of the Giants' Speakers Bureau during the off-season. Tom lives in Little Ferry, New Jersey."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 83
Notre Dame
"Gatewood was the Giants' No. 5 pick in 1972 after a standout career at Notre Dame where he set several pass receiving records. He had an impressive preseason, including five catches for 62 yards against the Steelers, but was hampered by nagging injuries during the regular season and saw only limited action with the special teams. Nonetheless, he has sufficiently impressed over the past two seasons to warrant a full shot at winning a spot at wide receiver for 1974, and could also play tight end if necessary with his fine size and good speed. Tom has also served on the Giants' off-season Speakers Bureau where he does an outstanding job.
Tom was an All-American at Notre Dame as well as making the Dean's List every semester as an economics and sociology major. He was also an NCAA scholarship winner and a National Football Foundation Scholarship winner. He had 159 catches in three seasons for an all-time Notre Dame record, as well as setting records for most catches in a season (79), most yardage in a season (1,166) and most passes caught in one game (12 for 192 yards).
Tom was born in Baltimore, Maryland and was an outstanding athlete and student at Baltimore City College High School. He is currently pursuing a law degree, does voluntarily social work throughout the New York metropolitan area and was a popular member of the Giants' Speakers Bureau during the off-season. Tom lives in Little Ferry, New Jersey."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Saturday, March 14, 2015
1974 Profile: Richmond Flowers
Strong Safety
No. 44
Tennessee
"The Giants acquired Flowers as part of the Clifton McNeil trade with the Washington Redskins. He saw limited duty with New York in 1971 yet had one interception against Dallas and returned eight kickoffs for 156 yards and a 19.5 average. In 1972, he won the first string spot at strong safety and had four pass interceptions for 30 yards returned. Originally a No. 2 draft choice of the Cowboys, he spent two full seasons at Dallas as a reserve safety and kickoff return man and played in Super Bowl V before going to the Redskins in 1971.
Richmond had a noteworthy career at Tennessee, winning three letters in football as a wide receiver and tailback and earning high honors in track. He clocked 13.3 in the hurdles, 9.3 in the 100 and 6.9 in the indoor high hurdles, and was the NCAA hurdles champion.
Flowers was born in Montgomery, Alabama and was a heralded star at Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery. His father was the Attorney General of Alabama. Richmond now resides in Dothan, Alabama during the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 44
Tennessee
"The Giants acquired Flowers as part of the Clifton McNeil trade with the Washington Redskins. He saw limited duty with New York in 1971 yet had one interception against Dallas and returned eight kickoffs for 156 yards and a 19.5 average. In 1972, he won the first string spot at strong safety and had four pass interceptions for 30 yards returned. Originally a No. 2 draft choice of the Cowboys, he spent two full seasons at Dallas as a reserve safety and kickoff return man and played in Super Bowl V before going to the Redskins in 1971.
Richmond had a noteworthy career at Tennessee, winning three letters in football as a wide receiver and tailback and earning high honors in track. He clocked 13.3 in the hurdles, 9.3 in the 100 and 6.9 in the indoor high hurdles, and was the NCAA hurdles champion.
Flowers was born in Montgomery, Alabama and was a heralded star at Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery. His father was the Attorney General of Alabama. Richmond now resides in Dothan, Alabama during the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Thursday, March 12, 2015
1974 Profile: Jim Files
Linebacker
No. 58
Oklahoma
"No. 1 draft choice in 1970, he's been a starting linebacker since his rookie year and hasn't missed a game in those four seasons. Jim was a middle linebacker in 1970, moved to an outside linebacker job in 1971-72 and then returned to the middle last year. No matter where he plays, he's got fine speed and range to go with his size.
As a rookie in 1970, Jim scored a key safety against the Jets at Shea Stadium, and in 1972 recovered two enemy fumbles in one game to tie a club mark. He's had five interceptions, one for a 37-yard touchdown against Denver in 1972. In his first game with the Giants, a preseason outing against the Packers in 1970, he returned an interception 95 yards for a touchdown.
Jim was a defensive end at Oklahoma for two years, then moved to a linebacking slot as a senior. Co-captain his senior year, he was an All-Big Eight choice that year as well. He was a quarterback in high school in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Files was born in Paris, Arkansas where his father, a former minor league baseball player, worked for an auto agency. The family subsequently moved to Fort Smith where Jim and his wife still reside in the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 58
Oklahoma
"No. 1 draft choice in 1970, he's been a starting linebacker since his rookie year and hasn't missed a game in those four seasons. Jim was a middle linebacker in 1970, moved to an outside linebacker job in 1971-72 and then returned to the middle last year. No matter where he plays, he's got fine speed and range to go with his size.
As a rookie in 1970, Jim scored a key safety against the Jets at Shea Stadium, and in 1972 recovered two enemy fumbles in one game to tie a club mark. He's had five interceptions, one for a 37-yard touchdown against Denver in 1972. In his first game with the Giants, a preseason outing against the Packers in 1970, he returned an interception 95 yards for a touchdown.
Jim was a defensive end at Oklahoma for two years, then moved to a linebacking slot as a senior. Co-captain his senior year, he was an All-Big Eight choice that year as well. He was a quarterback in high school in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Files was born in Paris, Arkansas where his father, a former minor league baseball player, worked for an auto agency. The family subsequently moved to Fort Smith where Jim and his wife still reside in the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
1974 Profile: Charlie Evans
Running Back
No. 31
USC
"Evans has had hard luck with the Giants, suffering broken legs in two campaigns after he had won a starting role at fullback each season. A No. 14 draft choice, he had 171 yards rushing and scored five touchdowns in 1971 before breaking a leg. In 1972, he had 317 yards for a 3.5 average and five more touchdowns when he broke his leg halfway through the season, and also had 26 receptions in those seven games. Last year, he appeared in but five games, gaining 77 yards rushing and catching 13 passes.
He has twice scored three touchdowns in one game- against San Diego in 1971 and against New Orleans in 1972. Evans is a strong runner, outstanding blocker and tough competitor and is now recovered from his leg problems.
Charlie lettered for two seasons in USC after beginning his collegiate career at Utah. At USC, he was primarily a blocking back and had only 117 carries for 479 yards in his two campaigns.
Evans was born in Gardena, California and starred at Gardenia High School. He now lives in Rockaway, New Jersey."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 31
USC
"Evans has had hard luck with the Giants, suffering broken legs in two campaigns after he had won a starting role at fullback each season. A No. 14 draft choice, he had 171 yards rushing and scored five touchdowns in 1971 before breaking a leg. In 1972, he had 317 yards for a 3.5 average and five more touchdowns when he broke his leg halfway through the season, and also had 26 receptions in those seven games. Last year, he appeared in but five games, gaining 77 yards rushing and catching 13 passes.
He has twice scored three touchdowns in one game- against San Diego in 1971 and against New Orleans in 1972. Evans is a strong runner, outstanding blocker and tough competitor and is now recovered from his leg problems.
Charlie lettered for two seasons in USC after beginning his collegiate career at Utah. At USC, he was primarily a blocking back and had only 117 carries for 479 yards in his two campaigns.
Evans was born in Gardena, California and starred at Gardenia High School. He now lives in Rockaway, New Jersey."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Monday, March 9, 2015
1974 Profile: Dick Enderle
Guard
No. 62
Minnesota
"Enderle came to the Giants in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons for a No. 6 draft choice prior to the 1972 season and won a starting job at left guard. He turned in an outstanding season for a much improved offensive line that allowed only 10 sackings of Giant passers. Last year, he played in all 14 games despite a chronic shoulder dislocation that was repaired by surgery in the off-season.
Dick was a No. 7 draft choice of the Falcons in 1969 and spent three seasons with Atlanta. He was a starting left guard his rookie year, then moved to right guard his second campaign and again was a regular. During 1971, he started most of the games at left guard.
Enderle won three letters in both football and wrestling at Minnesota and was picked for the All-Big 10 team in football his senior year. He also played in the East-West game after his senior campaign.
Dick was born in Breckenridge, Minnesota and graduated from Elbow Lake High School where he was All-State in football as well as the state wrestling champion his senior year. He now resides in Minneapolis during the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 62
Minnesota
"Enderle came to the Giants in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons for a No. 6 draft choice prior to the 1972 season and won a starting job at left guard. He turned in an outstanding season for a much improved offensive line that allowed only 10 sackings of Giant passers. Last year, he played in all 14 games despite a chronic shoulder dislocation that was repaired by surgery in the off-season.
Dick was a No. 7 draft choice of the Falcons in 1969 and spent three seasons with Atlanta. He was a starting left guard his rookie year, then moved to right guard his second campaign and again was a regular. During 1971, he started most of the games at left guard.
Enderle won three letters in both football and wrestling at Minnesota and was picked for the All-Big 10 team in football his senior year. He also played in the East-West game after his senior campaign.
Dick was born in Breckenridge, Minnesota and graduated from Elbow Lake High School where he was All-State in football as well as the state wrestling champion his senior year. He now resides in Minneapolis during the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Saturday, March 7, 2015
1974 Profile: Mark Ellison
Guard
No. 65
Dayton
"Ellison was the Giants' No. 11 pick in 1971, but opted for the Canadian Football League that season and played with Toronto. He became a free agent and the Giants signed him for 1972. Mark proved to be a tough and steady performer as a reserve guard and a good hitter and blocker on the special teams. He is extremely adept at pulling to lead the sweeps and has fine potential.
Mark was captain at Dayton in his senior year and doubled as both an offensive guard and as a fullback on occasions. His work at fullback was usually as a blocker, but he won conference honors as an offensive lineman.
Ellison was born in Pittsburgh, was a standout performer at Westinghouse High School in his home city, and still resides in Pittsburgh during the off-seasons."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 65
Dayton
"Ellison was the Giants' No. 11 pick in 1971, but opted for the Canadian Football League that season and played with Toronto. He became a free agent and the Giants signed him for 1972. Mark proved to be a tough and steady performer as a reserve guard and a good hitter and blocker on the special teams. He is extremely adept at pulling to lead the sweeps and has fine potential.
Mark was captain at Dayton in his senior year and doubled as both an offensive guard and as a fullback on occasions. His work at fullback was usually as a blocker, but he won conference honors as an offensive lineman.
Ellison was born in Pittsburgh, was a standout performer at Westinghouse High School in his home city, and still resides in Pittsburgh during the off-seasons."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Thursday, March 5, 2015
1974 Profile: John Douglas
Linebacker
No. 51
Missouri
"Douglas was originally a No. 4 draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys in 1968 but his rookie season was interrupted when he was called up by the Army Reserve. He served two years, including a stretch in Vietnam (where he was wounded), and returned for another try with Dallas in 1970. This time, however, he was cut, whereupon the Giants claimed him via waivers.
John saw considerable duty on the special teams that year, in addition to some reserve action at linebacker, and in 1971 he became the club's starting left linebacker. Last year, he had one interception.
John played two seasons of varsity football at the U. of Missouri, winning unanimous All-Big Eight honors at linebacker as a senior. He co-captained the Tigers in his final year and was selected to play in the Senior Bowl and North-South games, where he made quite an impression on the Dallas scouts.
Douglas was born in Columbiana, Missouri, where he grew up and starred in high school sports. He now makes his permanent home in Dallas, Texas."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 51
Missouri
"Douglas was originally a No. 4 draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys in 1968 but his rookie season was interrupted when he was called up by the Army Reserve. He served two years, including a stretch in Vietnam (where he was wounded), and returned for another try with Dallas in 1970. This time, however, he was cut, whereupon the Giants claimed him via waivers.
John saw considerable duty on the special teams that year, in addition to some reserve action at linebacker, and in 1971 he became the club's starting left linebacker. Last year, he had one interception.
John played two seasons of varsity football at the U. of Missouri, winning unanimous All-Big Eight honors at linebacker as a senior. He co-captained the Tigers in his final year and was selected to play in the Senior Bowl and North-South games, where he made quite an impression on the Dallas scouts.
Douglas was born in Columbiana, Missouri, where he grew up and starred in high school sports. He now makes his permanent home in Dallas, Texas."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
1974 Profile: Chuck Crist
Strong Safety
No. 24
Penn State
"Crist was signed as a free agent by the Giants in 1972 and turned out to be an outstanding performer with unlimited potential. This rugged athlete had played only basketball at Penn State and he was team captain, but got a tryout with the Giants through a recommendation by Penn State basketball coach Johnny Bach.
Chuck was used primarily on all the special teams where he excelled in all phases, showing improvement each and every week. He also got in some time at strong safety and had an interception and a key fumble recovery in 1972, then came up with two interceptions last year and also led the team in recovering enemy fumbles with three. He's a fine all-around player who can also serve as a punt returner.
Crist won three varsity letters at Penn State where he was a fine all-around player and top rebounder, despite his relative lack of size for a rebounder. He also had one season with the Penn State track team. A major in physical education, he plans on a coaching career in the future.
Chuck was born in Salamanca, New York and was an all-around star at Salamanca High School, playing quarterback in football."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 24
Penn State
"Crist was signed as a free agent by the Giants in 1972 and turned out to be an outstanding performer with unlimited potential. This rugged athlete had played only basketball at Penn State and he was team captain, but got a tryout with the Giants through a recommendation by Penn State basketball coach Johnny Bach.
Chuck was used primarily on all the special teams where he excelled in all phases, showing improvement each and every week. He also got in some time at strong safety and had an interception and a key fumble recovery in 1972, then came up with two interceptions last year and also led the team in recovering enemy fumbles with three. He's a fine all-around player who can also serve as a punt returner.
Crist won three varsity letters at Penn State where he was a fine all-around player and top rebounder, despite his relative lack of size for a rebounder. He also had one season with the Penn State track team. A major in physical education, he plans on a coaching career in the future.
Chuck was born in Salamanca, New York and was an all-around star at Salamanca High School, playing quarterback in football."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
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