1978 Profile: Gary Shirk

Tight End

No. 87

Morehead State

"Signed by the Giants in 1976, Gary made the club as a reserve tight end and also contributed as a specialty teams performer. A two-year veteran of the World Football League with the Memphis Southmen, he became a starter in Hackensack last season.

Gary caught 49 passes in WFL play, totaling 936 yards. He was Morehead State's MVP for 1973."

-1978 Topps No. 54

1978 Profile: Jimmy Robinson

Wide Receiver

No. 85

Georgia Tech

"Jimmy won a berth on the Giants' squad with gritty performances and became a starter in 1976. He had the distinction of scoring the first Giant touchdown in Hackensack with a 30-yard scoring reception against the Cowboys. He returned 20 kickoffs in 1976 for a 22.2 average and 24 punts for a 4.4 average.

Jimmy was noted for dramatic and spectacular catches at Georgia Tech."

-1978 Topps No. 139