R.I.P. Lindon Crow

A Pro Bowl selection as a defensive back for the Eastern Conference champions of 1958 and 1959.

1977 Profile: Ron Mikolajczyk

Offensive Tackle
No. 62
Tampa
"The Giants obtained Mikolajczyk from the Oakland Raiders for a 7th round draft choice prior to the regular season. The big man moved right in as a starter at guard in the season opener against Washington and continued as a starter until sidelined by minor injuries. Later he was switched to tackle, which would appear to be his best position, appearing in a total of nine games during the season.
Originally drafted No. 5 by Oakland in 1973, Ron had played with Toronto in the CFL in 1972 after dropping out of Tampa. Following his release by the Raiders, he was with Memphis of the WFL for two seasons before returning to the Raiders in 1976. Also a professional wrestler, Mikolajczyk has been on the pro tour for the past couple of years and had a victory in Madison Square Garden by a pin during the past off-season.
He was a two-way tackle for two years at the University of Tampa, showing sufficient potential for him to drop out before his senior season to play in the Canadian Football League.
Ronald Mikolajczyk was born in Passaic, New Jersey and starred at Passaic High School as a teammate of Jack Tatum, now with the Oakland Raiders. Ron resides in Tampa during the off-season."

-1977 New York Giants Media Guide

R.I.P. Dick Modzelewski

Along with Robustelli, Grier and Katcavage, part of one of the greatest defensive lines in the history of pro football.

1977 Profile: Larry Mialik

Tight End
No. 83
Wisconsin
"Mialik was acquired on waivers by the Giants during this past off-season from the San Diego Chargers. He was originally a No. 12 draft choice of the Atlanta Falcons in 1972 and spent four seasons there as a backup tight end and special teams player. He caught two passes for 30 yards in 1973 and also had a pair of fumble recoveries on special teams.
Signed by the Houston Oilers as a free agent last season, Larry moved on to the Chargers late in the season. Hampered by minor injuries in Atlanta and Houston, he played in two games last season.
Mialik missed almost all of his senior season at Wisconsin because of a broken arm but was an All-Big Ten selection as a junior when he caught 33 passes for 702 yards.
He was born in Passaic, New Jersey and was an all-around high school star at Clifton High School in Clifton, NJ. Larry has spent considerable time during the off-season in Marathon, Florida where he owns and operates an 18-unit condominium project in the Florida Keys."

-1977 New York Giants Media Guide