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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
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