1976 Profile: Mike Wells

Quarterback
No. 17
Illinois
"Mike came to the Giants from the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent just prior to the start of the regular season after spending two seasons there- one on the taxi squad and the next on injured reserve after he was kayoed by a knee injury which required surgery. Just prior to that injury, Mike had started at quarterback against Miami in a preseason game and had completed 7-of-8 passes for 56 yards and had rushed five times for 37 yards.
He was a standout quarterback and runner at Illinois, winning three letters there and gaining All-Big 10 honors in 1972. Mike set school records for passing yardage and total offense that season. He majored in geography and made the All-Academic team.
Mike Wells was born in Normal, Illinois where he was an all-around athlete. He still resides in his hometown."

-1976 New York Giants Media Guide