Running Back
No. 44
Kentucky
"Signed as a free agent by the Steelers, Doug came to the Giants in a minor trade for free agent quarterback Leo Gasienica during training camp and became an almost instant celebrity, leading the NFC in rushing during the preseason with 391 yards and a 5.8 average, including 124 yards rushing against the Eagles and 153 against Buffalo.
He continued his fine performance in the regular season, finishing as the second leading rusher on the club with 396 yards, a 3.7 average and four touchdowns despite missing several games with rib injuries. Doug came up with the best rushing day of the season- 119 yards against Atlanta- and also had the longest run from scrimmage, a 53-yarder for a touchdown against the Falcons. Blessed with great quickness and deceptive speed, he also had 10 pass receptions and was used as a reserve kickoff and punt return man, too.
Kotar earned three varsity letters at Kentucky as a running back, although injuries slowed him down somewhat in his senior year. He finished with 1,167 yards rushing in his career, and in his first varsity game ran the opening kickoff back 90 yards for a touchdown.
Doug was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania and was an all-around star at Canon-McMillan High School in his hometown."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
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