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
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