Center
No. 70
Boston College
"Hyland came to the Giants along with Bennie McRae in the trade with the Chicago Bears for New York's No. 1 draft choice and turned out to be a valuable asset. Bob appeared in all 14 games, logged 411 minutes playing time to lead the club in that category and was a solid blocker. He also snapped the ball on punts.
In 1972, he was a key reserve at center and a member of the special team unit and last year shared the duties at center with Greg Larson. He was at tight end for one play and caught a pass for 16 yards.
A No. 1 draft choice of the Green Bay Packers in 1967, Hyland played three years with the Packers, appearing in every game, including the 1968 Super Bowl. He was traded to Chicago for a No. 1 draft choice and started all 14 games at center for the Bears in 1970 prior to joining the Giants. Hyland is a durable player who hasn't missed a game in seven years in the NFL.
An All-American at Boston College, Hyland was rated the top collegiate offensive lineman in 1966. He played in both the Senior Bowl and East-West games, was an honor student at BC and lettered in track and in baseball. He clocked 10.1 in the 100.
Bob was born in White Plains, New York and was an all-around high school star at Stepinac High School. He's in the import business and owns a restaurant, The Single Wing, in White Plains."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
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