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