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
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