1979 Profile: Randy Dean

Quarterback

No. 15

Northwestern

"Randy is equipped with all the tools necessary to make it in the NFL. He became the Giants' No. 2 quarterback in 1978 and hopes to see more action this season.

Randy was MVP in both his junior and senior years for the Northwestern Wildcats."

-1979 Topps No. 228

1979 Profile: Joe Danelo

Place Kicker

No. 18

Washington State

"The Giants' leading scorer in 1978, Joe ranked fourth best in the NFC East last season. He had an excellent record, hitting on 21 of 29 field goal tries. Joe had a game-winning field goal against the Redskins in 1977.

Joe works as a cabinet maker during the off-season."

-1979 Topps No. 208

1979 Profile: Terry Jackson

Cornerback

No. 24

San Diego State

"He ain't heavy, but he's Monte Jackson's brother. It helped to have an older brother who was an All-Pro before him. He calls it 'quite a challenge' to cover a receiver while '76,000 people are looking at you; that's quite a few. I don't worry about things, though. I'm low-key.'

In his first pro game, he intercepted the first pass thrown his way and returned it 32 yards for a touchdown against Green Bay. Terry led the Giants in interceptions, with seven.

Born December 9, 1955, in Sherman, Texas, he played at San Diego State, where he was All-West Coast."

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