Guard
No. 74
Ohio State
"The No. 1 draft pick of the Giants in 1974, Hicks more than lived up to great expectations. First, he won himself a starting job at right guard and performed with distinction for 14 games. At season's end, the honors heaped up on him [sic]. He was named to the All-NFL Rookie team by UPI, AP, Pro Football Weekly and the Pro Football Writers of America, and then was named the NFC's Offensive Rookie of the Year by UPI- the first offensive lineman ever to win that distinction in the 20 years of the poll.
Big, strong and agile, he excelled in all phases of the game: pass blocking, leading the sweeps or in straight-ahead blocking. In 1975, Hicks again played in all 14 games and continued his stellar performances. He won the Vitalis Man of the Year Scholarship award at season's end. Everyone agrees that he is definite All-Pro material.
Hicks won just about every honor available at Ohio State. A three-year letterman, he was an All-American for two years, won both the Outland and Lombardi Trophies and finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting to John Cappelletti of Penn State. Hicks played in the Rose Bowl three times and was also named Player of the Year by the Sporting News in 1973.
John Charles Hicks was born in Cleveland, Ohio and played his high school sports at John Jay High School in that city. He's related to NFL players Tommy Hart and Frank and Elijah Pitts. He lists music and drag racing among his favorite hobbies and is active in the Catholic Big Brothers program."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Monday, May 30, 2016
Friday, May 27, 2016
1976 Profile: Jack Gregory
Defensive End
No. 81
Delta State
"The Giants obtained Gregory from the Cleveland Browns in 1972 for a No. 1 draft choice after he had played out his option with the Browns. He had a banner season in 1972, leading the NFL in quarterback sacks with 21, being named to the first-team All-NFL team by both UPI and the Pro Football Writers, as well as going to the Pro Bowl.
In 1973 and 1974, Jack tailed off in his performances to nine and 11 sacks respectively, with many of his problems due to the critical illness of his infant son and the constant medical care. Last year, with the youngster well again, Gregory responded with still another banner campaign. He played in all 14 games and looked like the Gregory of 1972, coming up with 15 individual quarterback sacks, numerous blocked passes and a fumble recovery. He was named Giants MVP by the Long Island Athletic Club and by the NEA.
His four-year total of 56 sacks with the Giants averages out to one-per-game, certainly one of the leading totals in the entire NFL over that period of time. Jack was a No. 9 choice of the Browns as a future in 1965 and was a four-year starter for Cleveland, winning All-AFC honors and Pro Bowl designation in 1970.
Gregory began his collegiate career at Chattanooga University as a defensive tackle and a defensive end, then transferred to Delta State where he concluded his collegiate career as a two-way end.
He was born in Okolona, Mississippi and excelled at all sports at Okolona High School. His father, Jack Sr., played pro football with the Cleveland Rams in the early 1940s. Jack still resides in his hometown with his wife and young son on a large ranch where he raises cattle, cotton and soybeans."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 81
Delta State
"The Giants obtained Gregory from the Cleveland Browns in 1972 for a No. 1 draft choice after he had played out his option with the Browns. He had a banner season in 1972, leading the NFL in quarterback sacks with 21, being named to the first-team All-NFL team by both UPI and the Pro Football Writers, as well as going to the Pro Bowl.
In 1973 and 1974, Jack tailed off in his performances to nine and 11 sacks respectively, with many of his problems due to the critical illness of his infant son and the constant medical care. Last year, with the youngster well again, Gregory responded with still another banner campaign. He played in all 14 games and looked like the Gregory of 1972, coming up with 15 individual quarterback sacks, numerous blocked passes and a fumble recovery. He was named Giants MVP by the Long Island Athletic Club and by the NEA.
His four-year total of 56 sacks with the Giants averages out to one-per-game, certainly one of the leading totals in the entire NFL over that period of time. Jack was a No. 9 choice of the Browns as a future in 1965 and was a four-year starter for Cleveland, winning All-AFC honors and Pro Bowl designation in 1970.
Gregory began his collegiate career at Chattanooga University as a defensive tackle and a defensive end, then transferred to Delta State where he concluded his collegiate career as a two-way end.
He was born in Okolona, Mississippi and excelled at all sports at Okolona High School. His father, Jack Sr., played pro football with the Cleveland Rams in the early 1940s. Jack still resides in his hometown with his wife and young son on a large ranch where he raises cattle, cotton and soybeans."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
1976 Profile: Walker Gillette
Wide Receiver
No. 84
Richmond
"A rangy 6-5, he was the Giants' best pass catcher. His father played for Washington, Green Bay and Cleveland. He grew up in Norfolk, Virginia and was a Little All-America at Richmond. Before coming to the Giants he was employed by San Diego and St. Louis."
-John Devaney, Schenley Pro Football Guide 1976
"Gillette came to the Giants on waivers from the Cardinals on cutdown day in 1974 and proved to be as fine an addition as anyone on the club. He won a starting job at wide receiver half way through the '74 season when Don Herrmann was injured, and through the second half of the campaign was the top target for Craig Morton. Walker finished the year with 29 receptions for 466 yards and three touchdowns, with 28 of those catches coming in the final seven games. He almost had sweet revenge against St. Louis when he caught a 17-yard touchdown pass to put the Giants up 21-20 in the final minute of play, but Jim Bakken's field goal in the final three seconds pulled it out for the Cardinals.
Last year, he was a starter all season long and became the club's top receiver with 43 catches for 600 yards, a 14.0 average and two touchdowns. Walker had another good day against the Cardinals with six catches for 100 yards and one of his touchdowns.
Walker was originally a No. 1 draft choice of the San Diego Chargers in 1970 but saw only limited time there with 12 catches in two seasons. He was traded to St. Louis in 1972 for Dave Williams and had his best season that year when he grabbed 33 passes for 550 yards and two touchdowns. He had 20 catches in 1973, including a 48-yard touchdown against the Giants.
Gillette was an All-American at Richmond, winning three varsity letters and appearing in the College All-Star game as well as the East-West Game and Hula Bowl. His collegiate totals showed 158 catches for 2,649 yards.
Walker Adams Gillette was born in Norfolk, Virgina and starred at Southampton High School there. His father, Jim, played in the NFL with Washington, Green Bay and the Cleveland Rams."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 84
Richmond
"A rangy 6-5, he was the Giants' best pass catcher. His father played for Washington, Green Bay and Cleveland. He grew up in Norfolk, Virginia and was a Little All-America at Richmond. Before coming to the Giants he was employed by San Diego and St. Louis."
-John Devaney, Schenley Pro Football Guide 1976
"Gillette came to the Giants on waivers from the Cardinals on cutdown day in 1974 and proved to be as fine an addition as anyone on the club. He won a starting job at wide receiver half way through the '74 season when Don Herrmann was injured, and through the second half of the campaign was the top target for Craig Morton. Walker finished the year with 29 receptions for 466 yards and three touchdowns, with 28 of those catches coming in the final seven games. He almost had sweet revenge against St. Louis when he caught a 17-yard touchdown pass to put the Giants up 21-20 in the final minute of play, but Jim Bakken's field goal in the final three seconds pulled it out for the Cardinals.
Last year, he was a starter all season long and became the club's top receiver with 43 catches for 600 yards, a 14.0 average and two touchdowns. Walker had another good day against the Cardinals with six catches for 100 yards and one of his touchdowns.
Walker was originally a No. 1 draft choice of the San Diego Chargers in 1970 but saw only limited time there with 12 catches in two seasons. He was traded to St. Louis in 1972 for Dave Williams and had his best season that year when he grabbed 33 passes for 550 yards and two touchdowns. He had 20 catches in 1973, including a 48-yard touchdown against the Giants.
Gillette was an All-American at Richmond, winning three varsity letters and appearing in the College All-Star game as well as the East-West Game and Hula Bowl. His collegiate totals showed 158 catches for 2,649 yards.
Walker Adams Gillette was born in Norfolk, Virgina and starred at Southampton High School there. His father, Jim, played in the NFL with Washington, Green Bay and the Cleveland Rams."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Thursday, May 19, 2016
1976 Profile: Robert Giblin
Strong Safety
No. 28
Houston
"Robert was selected in the fourth round of the 1975 draft after a fine All-American career at Houston. He appeared in 12 games during his rookie campaign, chiefly as a special team player. He did get in significant playing time as the fifth back in certain defensive alignments and played tenaciously at all times. One of the hardest hitters on the special teams units, he also displayed considerable promise at strong safety when given the opportunity. Giblin should make a solid bid for the starting strong safety job this year.
Named to the Sporting News All-American team as well as to Playboy's preseason All-American Unit, Giblin was a hard-hitting defensive back for three campaigns. He had eight pass interceptions for 131 yards, including a 52-yarder for a touchdown as a junior. A pre-med student at Houston, Giblin was also chosen for the Academic All-American team.
Robert James Giblin was born in Omaha, Nebraska and starred at Port Neches-Groves High School in Port Neches, Texas. He was also a two-year letterman in golf in high school, and lists that as his favorite hobby."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 28
Houston
"Robert was selected in the fourth round of the 1975 draft after a fine All-American career at Houston. He appeared in 12 games during his rookie campaign, chiefly as a special team player. He did get in significant playing time as the fifth back in certain defensive alignments and played tenaciously at all times. One of the hardest hitters on the special teams units, he also displayed considerable promise at strong safety when given the opportunity. Giblin should make a solid bid for the starting strong safety job this year.
Named to the Sporting News All-American team as well as to Playboy's preseason All-American Unit, Giblin was a hard-hitting defensive back for three campaigns. He had eight pass interceptions for 131 yards, including a 52-yarder for a touchdown as a junior. A pre-med student at Houston, Giblin was also chosen for the Academic All-American team.
Robert James Giblin was born in Omaha, Nebraska and starred at Port Neches-Groves High School in Port Neches, Texas. He was also a two-year letterman in golf in high school, and lists that as his favorite hobby."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Friday, May 13, 2016
1976 Profile: Dave Gallagher
Defensive End
No. 71
Michigan
"Dave came to the Giants just prior to the start of the 1975 regular season in a trade with the Chicago Bears, a trade which sent wide receiver Bob Grim to the Windy City. He stepped right into a starting role at defensive left end and made his Giant debut a good one by sacking Mike Boryla twice in the Giants' opening day 23-14 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dave was the Bears' No. 1 draft choice in 1974- and the 20th player selected that year- and appeared in all 14 games for Chicago, 11 as a starter. He was in on 41 tackles, and had a fumble recovery and a sack.
Dave missed two games because of injuries last year, but should continue to be a starter, either at left end or left tackle, since he can play either position.
Dave had a brilliant career at Michigan, winning consensus All-American honors in his senior year. He was also named to the All-Big 10 team twice and to the All-Big 10 academic team three times. An honor student, he won a National Football Foundation Award and an NCAA Postgraduate scholarship award. He had 175 tackles and 16 sacks in a career as a starter that saw Michigan go 31-1-1, the only loss being 14-11 to Ohio State.
David Dillon Gallagher was born in Piqua, Ohio and starred in football, baseball and track at Piqua Central High School. He and his wife, Carole, reside in Woodbridge, Illinois in the off-season and he lists theater and graphic printing as hobbies, along with handball and basketball."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 71
Michigan
"Dave came to the Giants just prior to the start of the 1975 regular season in a trade with the Chicago Bears, a trade which sent wide receiver Bob Grim to the Windy City. He stepped right into a starting role at defensive left end and made his Giant debut a good one by sacking Mike Boryla twice in the Giants' opening day 23-14 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dave was the Bears' No. 1 draft choice in 1974- and the 20th player selected that year- and appeared in all 14 games for Chicago, 11 as a starter. He was in on 41 tackles, and had a fumble recovery and a sack.
Dave missed two games because of injuries last year, but should continue to be a starter, either at left end or left tackle, since he can play either position.
Dave had a brilliant career at Michigan, winning consensus All-American honors in his senior year. He was also named to the All-Big 10 team twice and to the All-Big 10 academic team three times. An honor student, he won a National Football Foundation Award and an NCAA Postgraduate scholarship award. He had 175 tackles and 16 sacks in a career as a starter that saw Michigan go 31-1-1, the only loss being 14-11 to Ohio State.
David Dillon Gallagher was born in Piqua, Ohio and starred in football, baseball and track at Piqua Central High School. He and his wife, Carole, reside in Woodbridge, Illinois in the off-season and he lists theater and graphic printing as hobbies, along with handball and basketball."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Sunday, May 8, 2016
1976 Profile: Charlie Ford
Cornerback
No. 27
Houston
"Signed by the Giants as a free agent midway through the 1975 season, Ford had played with the Buffalo Bills earlier in the '75 season, starting four games at cornerback and showing an interception and a fumble recovery.
Originally a No. 2 draft choice of the Chicago Bears, Charlie spent three seasons there as a starter and had 14 interceptions for 200 yards returned, including seven in the 1972 season for 104 yards returned. Traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1974, he played six games there and was then dealt to Houston before landing in Buffalo with the Bills. He's also a fine special teams player.
Charlie was a standout defensive player at the University of Houston, winning three letters as a starting defensive back. He was named to several All-American teams in his senior season.
Charles Glenn Ford was born in Beaumont, Texas and grew up there, starring in all sports at Beaumont High School. He still likes the life in that area and now resides in Missouri City, Texas during the off-season."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 27
Houston
"Signed by the Giants as a free agent midway through the 1975 season, Ford had played with the Buffalo Bills earlier in the '75 season, starting four games at cornerback and showing an interception and a fumble recovery.
Originally a No. 2 draft choice of the Chicago Bears, Charlie spent three seasons there as a starter and had 14 interceptions for 200 yards returned, including seven in the 1972 season for 104 yards returned. Traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1974, he played six games there and was then dealt to Houston before landing in Buffalo with the Bills. He's also a fine special teams player.
Charlie was a standout defensive player at the University of Houston, winning three letters as a starting defensive back. He was named to several All-American teams in his senior season.
Charles Glenn Ford was born in Beaumont, Texas and grew up there, starring in all sports at Beaumont High School. He still likes the life in that area and now resides in Missouri City, Texas during the off-season."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
1976 Profile: Rick Dvorak
Linebacker
No. 66
Wichita State
"A No. 3 draft choice in 1974, Rick put in time as both a linebacker and defensive end in the 53 Defense during the preseason. He was a key man on the special teams all during the regular season in addition to logging playing time as a reserve.
Last year, Rick was moved to the defensive line and got in plenty of time at both defensive end and defensive tackle when Dave Gallagher and John Mendenhall were injured. He was in on three quarterback sacks, had a fumble recovery and continued to do a solid job on special teams as he appeared in all 14 games.
He was a three-time All-Missouri Conference selection as a defensive tackle at Wichita State, winning team MVP honors in his rookie season. He set a school record with 27 unassisted tackles in one game. Rick majored in engineering with a B average and was a Vince Lombardi scholarship winner.
Richard Dvorak was born in Spearville, Kansas and played his high school athletics at Spearville High School in his hometown. He resides in Wichita during the off-seasons."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 66
Wichita State
"A No. 3 draft choice in 1974, Rick put in time as both a linebacker and defensive end in the 53 Defense during the preseason. He was a key man on the special teams all during the regular season in addition to logging playing time as a reserve.
Last year, Rick was moved to the defensive line and got in plenty of time at both defensive end and defensive tackle when Dave Gallagher and John Mendenhall were injured. He was in on three quarterback sacks, had a fumble recovery and continued to do a solid job on special teams as he appeared in all 14 games.
He was a three-time All-Missouri Conference selection as a defensive tackle at Wichita State, winning team MVP honors in his rookie season. He set a school record with 27 unassisted tackles in one game. Rick majored in engineering with a B average and was a Vince Lombardi scholarship winner.
Richard Dvorak was born in Spearville, Kansas and played his high school athletics at Spearville High School in his hometown. He resides in Wichita during the off-seasons."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
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