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
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