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
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