Wide Receiver
No. 84
East Texas State
"Houston was the Giants' No. 4 draft choice for 1969, spent two seasons leaning the ropes as a reserve pass catcher and kick return specialist and, in 1971, finally earned himself starting status as a wide receiver. With 9.7 speed and a yardage-eating stride, Rich has the credentials needed to become a genuine long-bomb threat but thus far, costly dropped passes have delayed his development.
In 1971, he caught 24 for 426 yards (a 17.8 average) and four touchdowns. In 1972, Rich improved his totals with 27 catches for 468 yards and three touchdowns, including a 94-yard bomb against Dallas, second longest in club history. Last year, he led the club in kickoff returns with a 25.0 average, including a 51-yarder.
Rich starred for two years at East Texas State, setting a school record with a 79-yard touchdown reception, and then left college to serve for a year with the Army in Vietnam. He returned in 1968 to finish his collegiate career and impressed pro scouts with his speed and range.
Rich was born in Texarkana, Texas and played football and basketball at Dunbar High School. He resides in Newark, New Jersey and works for the Consolidated Capital Corporation."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
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