Defensive End
No. 75
Oregon
"For an 11th round pick, Martin proved to be an outstanding addition in his rookie year. Big, rangy and quick, he appeared in all 14 games last year and started four times in place of injured Dave Gallagher. In every instance, Martin turned in commendable work. He also did a big job on special teams work, always showing hitting ability. As for speed, he showed that, too, catching the 49ers' Bruce Taylor from behind after a 66-yard punt return to negate a sure touchdown.
George began his career at Oregon as a tight end, then switched to the defensive line in his junior year. He had 83 solo tackles in his senior year. George was also a fine basketball player in college, earning letters in his freshman and sophomore seasons before concentrating strictly on football.
George Dwight Martin was born in Greenville, South Carolina but played his high school athletics at Armijo High School in Fairfield, California where he was not only an outstanding football player but an All-American basketball performer. He resides in Fairfield in the off-seasons."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Friday, June 24, 2016
1976 Profile: Spider Lockhart
Free Safety
No. 43
North Texas State
"A 13th round draft choice in 1965, Spider has been a starter in the defensive secondary since his rookie year, initially at left corner and for the last nine years at free safety. The defensive captain of the Giants, he rates as one of the premier free safeties in the NFL. He's an aggressive, intelligent and instinctive player who has proven virtually indestructible despite his slender size and the all-out way he plays.
Spider had his best season, statistically, in 1968 when he intercepted eight passes, returning two for touchdowns. Named to the All-NFL Eastern Conference team that year, he has also been named to the Pro Bowl team twice. His 41 career interceptions ranks him third on the all-time Giant list behind Emlen Tunnell and the late Jimmy Patton, and he shares the club record for most interceptions in a game (3). Spider also doubled as a punt return man for seven years and had 62 returns for 314 yards and a 5.1 average. And he's also doubled as a punter during his fine career!
A two-way player for three seasons as a flanker and a defensive back at North Texas State, he also had a 4.0 rushing average as a runner and a 40.0 punting average. He led the Missouri Valley Conference in punting for two years and also lettered in baseball and track.
Carl Ford Lockhart was born in Dallas into a family of seven children and starred at Hamilton Park High School in Dallas. He's now made his home in the New York area where he works for Bache & Co. in the off-season. An extremely popular speaker, he stays busy with personal appearances year round."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 43
North Texas State
"A 13th round draft choice in 1965, Spider has been a starter in the defensive secondary since his rookie year, initially at left corner and for the last nine years at free safety. The defensive captain of the Giants, he rates as one of the premier free safeties in the NFL. He's an aggressive, intelligent and instinctive player who has proven virtually indestructible despite his slender size and the all-out way he plays.
Spider had his best season, statistically, in 1968 when he intercepted eight passes, returning two for touchdowns. Named to the All-NFL Eastern Conference team that year, he has also been named to the Pro Bowl team twice. His 41 career interceptions ranks him third on the all-time Giant list behind Emlen Tunnell and the late Jimmy Patton, and he shares the club record for most interceptions in a game (3). Spider also doubled as a punt return man for seven years and had 62 returns for 314 yards and a 5.1 average. And he's also doubled as a punter during his fine career!
A two-way player for three seasons as a flanker and a defensive back at North Texas State, he also had a 4.0 rushing average as a runner and a 40.0 punting average. He led the Missouri Valley Conference in punting for two years and also lettered in baseball and track.
Carl Ford Lockhart was born in Dallas into a family of seven children and starred at Hamilton Park High School in Dallas. He's now made his home in the New York area where he works for Bache & Co. in the off-season. An extremely popular speaker, he stays busy with personal appearances year round."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Thursday, June 23, 2016
1976 Profile: Doug Kotar
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.
Kotar 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.
In 1975, Doug again finished as the second leading rusher with 378 yards on 122 carries and led the club in rushing touchdowns with six. He had the top rushing day of the year with 89 yards against the Saints. He also had nine pass catches for 86 yards and 17 kickoff returns for 405 yards, including one burst of 64 against San Diego.
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.
Douglas Allan Kotar (pronounced 'Coat-Er') was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania and was an all-around star at Canon-McMillan High School in his hometown."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
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.
Kotar 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.
In 1975, Doug again finished as the second leading rusher with 378 yards on 122 carries and led the club in rushing touchdowns with six. He had the top rushing day of the year with 89 yards against the Saints. He also had nine pass catches for 86 yards and 17 kickoff returns for 405 yards, including one burst of 64 against San Diego.
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.
Douglas Allan Kotar (pronounced 'Coat-Er') was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania and was an all-around star at Canon-McMillan High School in his hometown."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
1976 Profile: Brian Kelley
Linebacker
No. 55
California Lutheran
"A 14th round draft pick by the Giants in 1973, Brian won himself a spot on the roster and appeared in all 14 games, chiefly as a key special teams player although he did log considerable playing time as an outside linebacker. He had two kickoff returns for 30 yards and was a big hitter on the kick coverage teams. Brian had a 36-yard touchdown run with an interception in a preseason win over the Steelers.
In 1974, when Ron Hornsby was injured, Brian moved into the middle linebacker's spot and turned in a quality season, ending up as the leading tackler on the team for the season. Nicknamed 'Ralph,' he continued to be a solid hitter all the way, on defense and on the special teams. He also came up with a key interception that led to a touchdown against Kansas City.
Last year, Kelley upgraded his performance in all areas, again leading the team in tackles, starting all 14 games and coming up with three key interceptions.
Kelley was named to the NAIA and AP Little All-American teams after his senior year at California Lutheran where he played middle linebacker and tight end. He won MVP honors in the 1971 NAIA championship game. He also won three letters in rugby, playing on the U.S. College All-Star team, and one in wrestling as district heavyweight champion.
Brian Lee Kelley was born in Dallas, Texas but grew up in Fullerton, California where he sparkled at Sunny Hills High School. He once worked for the Dallas Cowboys in their training camp and more recently as an instructor at Jack LaLanne's health spas."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 55
California Lutheran
"A 14th round draft pick by the Giants in 1973, Brian won himself a spot on the roster and appeared in all 14 games, chiefly as a key special teams player although he did log considerable playing time as an outside linebacker. He had two kickoff returns for 30 yards and was a big hitter on the kick coverage teams. Brian had a 36-yard touchdown run with an interception in a preseason win over the Steelers.
In 1974, when Ron Hornsby was injured, Brian moved into the middle linebacker's spot and turned in a quality season, ending up as the leading tackler on the team for the season. Nicknamed 'Ralph,' he continued to be a solid hitter all the way, on defense and on the special teams. He also came up with a key interception that led to a touchdown against Kansas City.
Last year, Kelley upgraded his performance in all areas, again leading the team in tackles, starting all 14 games and coming up with three key interceptions.
Kelley was named to the NAIA and AP Little All-American teams after his senior year at California Lutheran where he played middle linebacker and tight end. He won MVP honors in the 1971 NAIA championship game. He also won three letters in rugby, playing on the U.S. College All-Star team, and one in wrestling as district heavyweight champion.
Brian Lee Kelley was born in Dallas, Texas but grew up in Fullerton, California where he sparkled at Sunny Hills High School. He once worked for the Dallas Cowboys in their training camp and more recently as an instructor at Jack LaLanne's health spas."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Friday, June 17, 2016
1976 Profile: Dave Jennings
Punter
No. 13
St. Lawrence
"Signed by the Giants as a free agent in August 1974 after he had been cut by the Houston Oilers, Jennings battled incumbent Tom Blanchard for the punting job through the preseason campaign and won himself a job as Blanchard was waived and subsequently picked up by New Orleans.
In his first appearance for the Giants, Jennings averaged 44.6 on seven punts against the Redskins, and in a 14-6 win over Dallas two weeks later punted six times for a 46.0 average on high boomers to keep the Cowboys pinned in their own territory. He finished the year with a 39.8 average on 68 attempts with two blocked, and did well on angling his kicks. Dave was named to the All-NFL Rookie team by UPI, Pro Football Weekly and the Pro Football Writers.
Last year, Dave upped his average to 40.9 and led the NFL in kicking out of bounds inside the 20-yard line. He again had a big day in Dallas, averaging 53.2 in that one game- the second highest one-game average in club history.
Dave did not play high school football at Garden City High School in Garden City, New York, but got into it at St. Lawrence where he was a basketball letterman. He earned three varsity letters as a punter and had a 41.7 average in college, winning All-Conference honors.
David Tuthill Jennings was born in New York City and now lives in Connecticut. He worked one summer at the Sheraton Park Plaza Hotel in New Haven where the Giants stayed. He is a diehard Boston Celtic fan and is a third cousin of Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk. Dave worked during the off-season as a member of the Giants' Speakers Bureau."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 13
St. Lawrence
"Signed by the Giants as a free agent in August 1974 after he had been cut by the Houston Oilers, Jennings battled incumbent Tom Blanchard for the punting job through the preseason campaign and won himself a job as Blanchard was waived and subsequently picked up by New Orleans.
In his first appearance for the Giants, Jennings averaged 44.6 on seven punts against the Redskins, and in a 14-6 win over Dallas two weeks later punted six times for a 46.0 average on high boomers to keep the Cowboys pinned in their own territory. He finished the year with a 39.8 average on 68 attempts with two blocked, and did well on angling his kicks. Dave was named to the All-NFL Rookie team by UPI, Pro Football Weekly and the Pro Football Writers.
Last year, Dave upped his average to 40.9 and led the NFL in kicking out of bounds inside the 20-yard line. He again had a big day in Dallas, averaging 53.2 in that one game- the second highest one-game average in club history.
Dave did not play high school football at Garden City High School in Garden City, New York, but got into it at St. Lawrence where he was a basketball letterman. He earned three varsity letters as a punter and had a 41.7 average in college, winning All-Conference honors.
David Tuthill Jennings was born in New York City and now lives in Connecticut. He worked one summer at the Sheraton Park Plaza Hotel in New Haven where the Giants stayed. He is a diehard Boston Celtic fan and is a third cousin of Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk. Dave worked during the off-season as a member of the Giants' Speakers Bureau."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
1976 Profile: David Jaynes
Quarterback
No. 11
Kansas
"Originally a No. 3 draft pick of the Kansas City Chiefs, Jaynes spent one season with the Chiefs. He was traded to Atlanta in 1975 for wide receiver Tom Geredine and was subsequently released by the Falcons, with the Giants signing him this past spring as a free agent.
An All-American quarterback at Kansas, Dave has been hampered by arm miseries in his brief pro career, chiefly tendinitis, but reportedly has that arm back in good condition now. He threw only two regular season passes in 1974 for no completions. In his debut with the Chiefs in a preseason game, he threw a 46-yard touchdown pass against Detroit on his very first passing attempt.
Jaynes holds 17 passing records at Kansas where in three seasons he pitched 35 touchdown connections. He also holds marks for most yards passing in a game (401), season (2,253) and career (5,132), plus most completions in a game (35), season (172) and career (389). Dave was named Big Eight MVP, Offense in 1973.
David Jaynes was born in Bonner Springs, Kansas and was a high school All-American at Bonner Springs High School before heading to KU. He once worked as an equipment aide in the Chiefs' preseason training camp. He still resides in Kansas City during the off-season."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 11
Kansas
"Originally a No. 3 draft pick of the Kansas City Chiefs, Jaynes spent one season with the Chiefs. He was traded to Atlanta in 1975 for wide receiver Tom Geredine and was subsequently released by the Falcons, with the Giants signing him this past spring as a free agent.
An All-American quarterback at Kansas, Dave has been hampered by arm miseries in his brief pro career, chiefly tendinitis, but reportedly has that arm back in good condition now. He threw only two regular season passes in 1974 for no completions. In his debut with the Chiefs in a preseason game, he threw a 46-yard touchdown pass against Detroit on his very first passing attempt.
Jaynes holds 17 passing records at Kansas where in three seasons he pitched 35 touchdown connections. He also holds marks for most yards passing in a game (401), season (2,253) and career (5,132), plus most completions in a game (35), season (172) and career (389). Dave was named Big Eight MVP, Offense in 1973.
David Jaynes was born in Bonner Springs, Kansas and was a high school All-American at Bonner Springs High School before heading to KU. He once worked as an equipment aide in the Chiefs' preseason training camp. He still resides in Kansas City during the off-season."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Monday, June 13, 2016
1976 Profile: Larry Jacobson
Defensive Tackle
No. 77
Nebraska
"Larry was one of the Giants' two picks in the first round of the 1972 draft after winning All-American honors and the Outland Trophy in his senior year at Nebraska. 'Jake' came to the Giants' camp after the College All-Star Game and won himself a starting spot at tackle as a rookie and turned in a superb season. He had six solo quarterback sacks, recovered a fumble and won a game ball for a particularly fine day against Denver.
In 1973 he missed most of the preseason with a foot injury and appeared in only nine games in the regular season, getting a quarterback sack. In 1974, he was used mainly in a reserve role appearing in 11 games. The injury jinx struck him again last year when he suffered a broken leg in a training camp scrimmage and was out for the entire year.
Jacobson was a unanimous All-American selection at Nebraska in his senior year in addition to winning the Outland Trophy. He starred in the Orange Bowl games of 1970 and 1971 and was also named to the Senior Bowl and the College All-Star units. An accounting major, he also won academic honors at Nebraska.
Larry Paul Jacobson was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and was an All-State selection in both football and basketball at O'Gorman High School in Sioux Falls. He lists hunting as his favorite hobby."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 77
Nebraska
"Larry was one of the Giants' two picks in the first round of the 1972 draft after winning All-American honors and the Outland Trophy in his senior year at Nebraska. 'Jake' came to the Giants' camp after the College All-Star Game and won himself a starting spot at tackle as a rookie and turned in a superb season. He had six solo quarterback sacks, recovered a fumble and won a game ball for a particularly fine day against Denver.
In 1973 he missed most of the preseason with a foot injury and appeared in only nine games in the regular season, getting a quarterback sack. In 1974, he was used mainly in a reserve role appearing in 11 games. The injury jinx struck him again last year when he suffered a broken leg in a training camp scrimmage and was out for the entire year.
Jacobson was a unanimous All-American selection at Nebraska in his senior year in addition to winning the Outland Trophy. He starred in the Orange Bowl games of 1970 and 1971 and was also named to the Senior Bowl and the College All-Star units. An accounting major, he also won academic honors at Nebraska.
Larry Paul Jacobson was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and was an All-State selection in both football and basketball at O'Gorman High School in Sioux Falls. He lists hunting as his favorite hobby."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Friday, June 10, 2016
1976 Profile: Bob Hyland
Center
No. 70
Boston College
"Hyland came to the Giants along with defensive back Bennie McRae from the Chicago Bears for a No. 1 draft choice in 1971. Moved to guard, he appeared in all 14 games that year and logged 411 minutes playing time- tops on the club in that category. In 1972 Hyland moved to his natural position, center, and shared the position with Greg Larson through the 1973 season. In that latter year, he was at tight end for one play and caught a 16-yard pass against St. Louis.
In 1974, Bob won the starting job at center and was injured in the first game of the year, but came back nicely in the final 11 games. The big, rugged veteran was again the starting center and the hub of the line in 1975, playing all 14 games and having a top season. He has twice been nominated for the Giants Vitalis Man of the Year Award.
Originally a No. 1 draft choice of the Green Bay Packers in 1967, Bob played three years with the Packers, including the 1968 Super Bowl game. He was traded to Chicago for a No. 1 choice in 1970 and was a starter there at center. Until he was injured in 1974, Hyland hadn't missed a game in eight seasons.
Hyland was an All-American at Boston College, playing in both the Senior Bowl and East-West games prior to being the Packers' No. 1 pick. An honor student at BC, he also won letters in baseball and in track as a shot-putter.
Robert Joseph Hyland was born in White Plains, New York and was an all-around star at Stepinac High School in that city. Bob married the former Liz O'Brien, a New York City model and television commercial actress, after last season. He operates a popular restaurant, The Single Wing, in White Plains and is highly involved in volunteer charity work with the Westchester Burn Center."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 70
Boston College
"Hyland came to the Giants along with defensive back Bennie McRae from the Chicago Bears for a No. 1 draft choice in 1971. Moved to guard, he appeared in all 14 games that year and logged 411 minutes playing time- tops on the club in that category. In 1972 Hyland moved to his natural position, center, and shared the position with Greg Larson through the 1973 season. In that latter year, he was at tight end for one play and caught a 16-yard pass against St. Louis.
In 1974, Bob won the starting job at center and was injured in the first game of the year, but came back nicely in the final 11 games. The big, rugged veteran was again the starting center and the hub of the line in 1975, playing all 14 games and having a top season. He has twice been nominated for the Giants Vitalis Man of the Year Award.
Originally a No. 1 draft choice of the Green Bay Packers in 1967, Bob played three years with the Packers, including the 1968 Super Bowl game. He was traded to Chicago for a No. 1 choice in 1970 and was a starter there at center. Until he was injured in 1974, Hyland hadn't missed a game in eight seasons.
Hyland was an All-American at Boston College, playing in both the Senior Bowl and East-West games prior to being the Packers' No. 1 pick. An honor student at BC, he also won letters in baseball and in track as a shot-putter.
Robert Joseph Hyland was born in White Plains, New York and was an all-around star at Stepinac High School in that city. Bob married the former Liz O'Brien, a New York City model and television commercial actress, after last season. He operates a popular restaurant, The Single Wing, in White Plains and is highly involved in volunteer charity work with the Westchester Burn Center."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Saturday, June 4, 2016
1976 Profile: George Hunt
Place Kicker
No. 9
Tennessee
"Hunt was inked by the Giants as a free agent during the off-season, then battled incumbent Pete Gogolak and four others for the regular job in training camp and won the position with outstanding work in the preseason. Hunt was 9-for-9 in conversions and also kicked field goals of 53 yards against Cleveland and 50 against Miami.
In the regular season, he kicked a clutch 37-yard field goal to beat the Bills 17-14 in a Monday Night thriller.
Originally a No. 5 draft choice of Cleveland, George spent the 1972 season on the Browns' taxi squad, then was traded to Baltimore where he was the Colts' regular kicker in 1973. That year, he had 70 points on 22 conversions and was 16-for-28 on field goal attempts. Released by the Colts in 1974, he had a brief trial with Dallas, then spent the '74 season in business with his father in Florida before signing with the Giants.
Hunt was a three-year starter at Tennessee, finishing second in the NCAA in scoring in 1971. At one time he had 62 consecutive PAT's, and his longest field goal was 51 yards. George also lettered in baseball for three years and was drafted by the Houston Astros in the Major League draft.
George Arthur Hunt was born in Marietta, Oklahoma and grew up in Clearwater, Florida where he starred in baseball and football at Clearwater High School. He still makes his home in Clearwater."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 9
Tennessee
"Hunt was inked by the Giants as a free agent during the off-season, then battled incumbent Pete Gogolak and four others for the regular job in training camp and won the position with outstanding work in the preseason. Hunt was 9-for-9 in conversions and also kicked field goals of 53 yards against Cleveland and 50 against Miami.
In the regular season, he kicked a clutch 37-yard field goal to beat the Bills 17-14 in a Monday Night thriller.
Originally a No. 5 draft choice of Cleveland, George spent the 1972 season on the Browns' taxi squad, then was traded to Baltimore where he was the Colts' regular kicker in 1973. That year, he had 70 points on 22 conversions and was 16-for-28 on field goal attempts. Released by the Colts in 1974, he had a brief trial with Dallas, then spent the '74 season in business with his father in Florida before signing with the Giants.
Hunt was a three-year starter at Tennessee, finishing second in the NCAA in scoring in 1971. At one time he had 62 consecutive PAT's, and his longest field goal was 51 yards. George also lettered in baseball for three years and was drafted by the Houston Astros in the Major League draft.
George Arthur Hunt was born in Marietta, Oklahoma and grew up in Clearwater, Florida where he starred in baseball and football at Clearwater High School. He still makes his home in Clearwater."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
1976 Profile: Pat Hughes
Linebacker
No. 56
Boston University
"Drafted No. 9 as a center in 1970, Hughes was a reserve behind veteran Greg Larson that year, then switched to outside linebacker in 1971 where he produced several solid late-season performances. He won the starting job at weakside linebacker in 1972 and had a very fine year, getting two pass interceptions, as well as many quarterback sacks, and playing tough against the run. In 1973, he had another top season with three interceptions and added a pair of sacks and fumble recoveries.
In 1974 Pat was switched to strongside linebacker and became the defensive signal-caller in the new defensive system, coming up with two more interceptions to run his career total to seven. He finally found the end zone as a Giant, but his 56-yard interception for a touchdown against the Eagles came in a preseason game. Last year, Pat went back to his weakside slot, continuing as the signal caller, and had another fine year. He produced three quarterback sacks, a pair of fumble recoveries and returned a blocked 49ers field goal attempt 59 yards to set up a touchdown.
Hughes was an ironman at Boston University, going both ways for three seasons as an offensive center and a linebacker, but it was his defensive potential which caught the eyes of the scouts. Captain his senior year, he was the team's MVP on defense and won All-East honors.
William Patrick Hughes was born in Everett, Massachusetts and majored in education and biological science at Boston University. He was a member of the Scarlet Key Honor Society and was a Harry Agganis Memorial Scholarship winner. Pat works in Boston for a securities company and now lives in Melrose, Mass. after several years in the New Jersey area."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 56
Boston University
"Drafted No. 9 as a center in 1970, Hughes was a reserve behind veteran Greg Larson that year, then switched to outside linebacker in 1971 where he produced several solid late-season performances. He won the starting job at weakside linebacker in 1972 and had a very fine year, getting two pass interceptions, as well as many quarterback sacks, and playing tough against the run. In 1973, he had another top season with three interceptions and added a pair of sacks and fumble recoveries.
In 1974 Pat was switched to strongside linebacker and became the defensive signal-caller in the new defensive system, coming up with two more interceptions to run his career total to seven. He finally found the end zone as a Giant, but his 56-yard interception for a touchdown against the Eagles came in a preseason game. Last year, Pat went back to his weakside slot, continuing as the signal caller, and had another fine year. He produced three quarterback sacks, a pair of fumble recoveries and returned a blocked 49ers field goal attempt 59 yards to set up a touchdown.
Hughes was an ironman at Boston University, going both ways for three seasons as an offensive center and a linebacker, but it was his defensive potential which caught the eyes of the scouts. Captain his senior year, he was the team's MVP on defense and won All-East honors.
William Patrick Hughes was born in Everett, Massachusetts and majored in education and biological science at Boston University. He was a member of the Scarlet Key Honor Society and was a Harry Agganis Memorial Scholarship winner. Pat works in Boston for a securities company and now lives in Melrose, Mass. after several years in the New Jersey area."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
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