1979 Profile: Gordon King

Offensive Tackle

No. 72

Stanford

"Called 'General Motors' because of his attorney's attempt, for tax purposes, to have his name incorporated. King had a not-uncommon rookie season, most of it on the bench frustrated that he wasn't earning his big check as a No.1 draft choice.

'I told myself before I came here I wouldn't make it hard on myself. I don't drive a big car [a '57 Chrysler]. Anyway, I'm not a very verbal person. I don't tend to stick out in a crowd, except for my size [6-6, 275].

Gordon was born February 3, 1956, in Madison, Wisconsin. While at Stanford, he was considered the best pass-blocking lineman in college football."

-John Jeansonne, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football (1979 Edition)

1979 Profile: Troy Archer

Defensive Tackle

No. 77

Colorado

"Broke a bone in his foot the day before last year's first exhibition game, leaving the Giants with a bad, er, fallen Archer. He hated sitting out almost half the season, since he may have been their best player. He played some nose guard in the occasionally used 3-4. 

Troy spent weeks in the swimming pool trying to stay in shape and 'getting wrinkled up like a prune.' Born January 16, 1955, in Whittier, California, he's sometimes grumpy but coaches like 'em that way. Troy has exceptional potential."

-John Jeansonne, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football (1979 Edition)

"Troy has become a more awesome force in the Giants' defensive line in each season with the club. He is now ranked among the top young defensive tackles in the NFL, with All-Pro potential. He won All-NFC first-team honors from the Newark Star-Ledger in 1977 when he was credited with 127 tackles, 12 quarterback sacks and four fumble recoveries.

Another of Troy's interests is horticulture."

-1979 Topps No. 81