Quarterback
No.19
East Carolina
"A No. 4 draft choice of the Giants in 1974, Carl got in valuable time during the preseason games where he displayed good poise and a strong arm. He appeared in seven regular season games, mostly on special teams, but had one long workout at quarterback against the Redskins and was 6-for-12 for 59 yards in a second half appearance; he also rushed for eight yards in that game. Last year, Carl saw action at quarterback three times in relief of Craig Morton against the Redskins, Packers and Saints and was 7-for-16 passing for 98 yards, including a 41-yarder against the Packers.
Summerell led East Carolina to two straight Southern Conference titles and set a college total offense mark with 1,700 yards in his junior year, 425 rushing and 1,275 passing. He had 82 completions for 1,222 yards and 11 touchdowns in his senior season and rushed 80 times for 351 yards and seven more touchdowns.
Carl Leigh Summerell was born in Norfolk, Virginia, and as a youngster was a top Little League player. He starred in football and baseball at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach. He's an avid golfer."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Monday, September 26, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016
1976 Profile: Henry Stuckey
Cornerback
No. 48
Missouri
"Stuckey came to the Giants from the Miami Dolphins for a fifth round draft choice in 1974. He moved right into a starting spot at the corner in the preseason and did a topnotch job, getting a 28-yard interception against the Jets and playing the corner with finesse. He kept that pace up through the early part of the regular season until he went down with a knee injury in the fourth game of the year, was operated on and sat out the remainder of the schedule. He's worked out through the off-season and should be ready to reclaim his job.
Originally a No. 8 draft choice of the Detroit Lions, Stuckey went to Miami as a free agent in 1972 and made his first pro appearance in that year's Super Bowl when he was activated after an injury to Tim Foley. He played in two Super Bowls with the Dolphins as a special team man, and during his two seasons as a reserve defensive back, had two interceptions for 31 yards returned.
Henry began his collegiate career at Merritt Junior College in California, then moved on to Missouri where he had eight interceptions in two varsity campaigns there. He was an All-American J.C. pick in 1969.
Henry Stuckey was born in Oakland, California and grew up in the Bay area where he was All-State at Oakland Prep. He now lives in Miami during the off-season. He worked on the Giants' Speakers Bureau this past off-season."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 48
Missouri
"Stuckey came to the Giants from the Miami Dolphins for a fifth round draft choice in 1974. He moved right into a starting spot at the corner in the preseason and did a topnotch job, getting a 28-yard interception against the Jets and playing the corner with finesse. He kept that pace up through the early part of the regular season until he went down with a knee injury in the fourth game of the year, was operated on and sat out the remainder of the schedule. He's worked out through the off-season and should be ready to reclaim his job.
Originally a No. 8 draft choice of the Detroit Lions, Stuckey went to Miami as a free agent in 1972 and made his first pro appearance in that year's Super Bowl when he was activated after an injury to Tim Foley. He played in two Super Bowls with the Dolphins as a special team man, and during his two seasons as a reserve defensive back, had two interceptions for 31 yards returned.
Henry began his collegiate career at Merritt Junior College in California, then moved on to Missouri where he had eight interceptions in two varsity campaigns there. He was an All-American J.C. pick in 1969.
Henry Stuckey was born in Oakland, California and grew up in the Bay area where he was All-State at Oakland Prep. He now lives in Miami during the off-season. He worked on the Giants' Speakers Bureau this past off-season."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
1976 Profile: Jim Steinke
Cornerback
No. 20
Southwest Texas State
"Steinke came to the Giants on waivers from the Cleveland Browns in 1974 just prior to the opening of the regular season and appeared in 13 games for the Giants as a cornerback and special team player. He started at right corner throughout the second half of the season and proved he was capable of getting the job done. On special teams, he was in on two blocked field goals during the season, including one against the Jets in the final seconds which sent that game into overtime.
Last year, Jim got into 14 games as a starter at either the corner or free safety and performed extremely well. In one game he had two interceptions on Roger Staubach and the Cowboys for 41 yards returned, and was again a special team leader, getting two blocked punts on the year- against St. Louis and New Orleans. Originally a No. 2 draft choice of the Browns, Jim played the 1973 season with Cleveland, chiefly as a special team player.
Jim won three letters as a cornerback in college, winning All-Conference honors twice as well as Little All-American honors his senior year. He played in the Senior Bowl and the Coaches' All-American Game, and also won two letters in track as a sprinter.
James L. Steinke was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in Johnson City where his father, Harold, was the communications director at the LBJ Ranch for President Johnson. Jim starred at Lyndon B. Johnson High School there. His uncle, Gil Steinke, coached at Texas A & I."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 20
Southwest Texas State
"Steinke came to the Giants on waivers from the Cleveland Browns in 1974 just prior to the opening of the regular season and appeared in 13 games for the Giants as a cornerback and special team player. He started at right corner throughout the second half of the season and proved he was capable of getting the job done. On special teams, he was in on two blocked field goals during the season, including one against the Jets in the final seconds which sent that game into overtime.
Last year, Jim got into 14 games as a starter at either the corner or free safety and performed extremely well. In one game he had two interceptions on Roger Staubach and the Cowboys for 41 yards returned, and was again a special team leader, getting two blocked punts on the year- against St. Louis and New Orleans. Originally a No. 2 draft choice of the Browns, Jim played the 1973 season with Cleveland, chiefly as a special team player.
Jim won three letters as a cornerback in college, winning All-Conference honors twice as well as Little All-American honors his senior year. He played in the Senior Bowl and the Coaches' All-American Game, and also won two letters in track as a sprinter.
James L. Steinke was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in Johnson City where his father, Harold, was the communications director at the LBJ Ranch for President Johnson. Jim starred at Lyndon B. Johnson High School there. His uncle, Gil Steinke, coached at Texas A & I."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Thursday, September 8, 2016
1976 Profile: Bonnie Sloan
Defensive End
No. 92
Austin Peay
"Sloan was a No. 10 draft choice of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1973 and won himself a spot at defensive tackle where he opened the season as a starter and played seven games before knee injuries and leg ailments put him on the sidelines. Released the following season, he had a trial with New Orleans in 1975 before his release there, and was signed as a free agent by the Giants during this past off-season. Totally deaf, Bonnie is an expert lip-reader and utilizes other means of communications while playing. He'll get a trial at defensive end with the Giants.
Twice an All-Conference selection at Austin Peay, Sloan was additionally named to the Little All-American honorable mention list both seasons and was his team's MVP in his senior year.
Bonnie Ryan Sloan was born in Lebanon, Tennessee and was both a football and track standout at Isaac Litton High School in Nashville. He now makes his home in Madison, Tennessee."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 92
Austin Peay
"Sloan was a No. 10 draft choice of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1973 and won himself a spot at defensive tackle where he opened the season as a starter and played seven games before knee injuries and leg ailments put him on the sidelines. Released the following season, he had a trial with New Orleans in 1975 before his release there, and was signed as a free agent by the Giants during this past off-season. Totally deaf, Bonnie is an expert lip-reader and utilizes other means of communications while playing. He'll get a trial at defensive end with the Giants.
Twice an All-Conference selection at Austin Peay, Sloan was additionally named to the Little All-American honorable mention list both seasons and was his team's MVP in his senior year.
Bonnie Ryan Sloan was born in Lebanon, Tennessee and was both a football and track standout at Isaac Litton High School in Nashville. He now makes his home in Madison, Tennessee."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
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