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. Last year, he went down with a knee injury early in the season, saw only limited action and had but 10 receptions.
Don runs excellent patterns and is adept at catching the ball in close quarters. In six seasons, he's fumbled only once ... another indication of his good hands.
Herrmann was a legend at little Waynesburg despite the fact that he enrolled at that school without a scholarship because his fiance was attending the college. In three seasons he set all of that college's 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 he also played cornerback on defense.
Don was born in Newark, New Jersey and later moved to Chatham, New Jersey where he starred at Chatham High School. He married his college sweetheart."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
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