Guard
No. 65
Virginia Tech
"Bill was signed as a free agent in 1976 after previous trials with Kansas City, Houston and Washington in the NFL and with Philadelphia and Shreveport in the WFL. He won a spot with solid work and spirited play in the preseason and finished his first season with the Giants as a starter in two games, appearing in 11 games overall.
Strong and tough, Bill can also play guard. He was originally by the Chiefs as a free agent.
Bill began his collegiate career with Buffalo University, then moved on to Virginia Tech where he lettered for two years and earned all-conference honors. He received a B.S. in education.
William A. Ellenbogen was born in Glen Cove, New York and was a high school standout at New Rochelle High School in Westchester County."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Friday, December 29, 2017
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
1977 Profile: Rick Dvorak
Defensive End
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.
In 1975, 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 for the second year in a row.
Rick was a reserve defensive lineman again in 1976 and contributed with gusto on all of the special teams, and again played 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-season."
-1977 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.
In 1975, 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 for the second year in a row.
Rick was a reserve defensive lineman again in 1976 and contributed with gusto on all of the special teams, and again played 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-season."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Friday, December 8, 2017
1977 Profile: Joe Danelo
Place Kicker
No. 18
Washington State
"The Giants obtained Danelo from the Green Bay Packers for a 7th round draft choice prior to the opening of the 1976 regular season. Two days before the opener against the Redskins, he suffered a groin injury. Nonetheless, he served as the kicker throughout the season, playing 14 games, and finished with 20-of-21 on conversions and 8-of-21 on field goals. Danelo's best day came in the 12-9 upset of the Redskins late in the season when he booted four field goals to tie a club record, including a 50-yarder that turned out to be the game-winner.
Originally a No. 10 draft choice of Miami, he was released by the Dolphins and signed by the Packers in 1975 and was the regular Packer after Chester Marcol was injured, kicking 11-of-16 field goals and 20-of-23 conversions.
Danelo was the place kicker for Washington State for three seasons. He appeared in the All-America Bowl in Tampa after his senior season.
Joseph Peter Danelo was born on Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington and was a place kicker at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane. He works as a cabinet-maker in the off-season in San Pedro and also plays the concertina for a hobby."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 18
Washington State
"The Giants obtained Danelo from the Green Bay Packers for a 7th round draft choice prior to the opening of the 1976 regular season. Two days before the opener against the Redskins, he suffered a groin injury. Nonetheless, he served as the kicker throughout the season, playing 14 games, and finished with 20-of-21 on conversions and 8-of-21 on field goals. Danelo's best day came in the 12-9 upset of the Redskins late in the season when he booted four field goals to tie a club record, including a 50-yarder that turned out to be the game-winner.
Originally a No. 10 draft choice of Miami, he was released by the Dolphins and signed by the Packers in 1975 and was the regular Packer after Chester Marcol was injured, kicking 11-of-16 field goals and 20-of-23 conversions.
Danelo was the place kicker for Washington State for three seasons. He appeared in the All-America Bowl in Tampa after his senior season.
Joseph Peter Danelo was born on Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington and was a place kicker at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane. He works as a cabinet-maker in the off-season in San Pedro and also plays the concertina for a hobby."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
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