Wednesday, November 20, 2024

1979 Profile: Bobby Hammond

Running Back
No. 33
Morgan State
"Bobby was the Giants' total yardage leader in 1977. He led the club in rushing, added 419 yards on kickoff returns and 334 yards returning punts. He had a 68-yard punt return against the Cowboys.
Bobby was originally signed by the New Orleans Saints."

-1979 Topps No. 119

Sunday, November 17, 2024

1979 Profile: Jack Gregory

Defensive End
No. 81
Delta State
"Jack is one of the Giants' leaders in quarterback sacks for the past seven seasons. He was a First Team All-NFL selection by UPI and Pro Football Weekly in 1972 and was selected to the Pro Bowl.
Jack began his college career at Chattanooga as a defensive tackle and then transferred to Delta State to conclude his college career.
Jack's father played pro football with the Cleveland Rams in the early 1940s."

-1979 Topps No. 291

Sunday, November 10, 2024

1979 Profile: Dan Doornik

"Equipped with good size and outstanding speed for a big man, Dan fared well in his first taste of NFL action last season. He finished his career at Washington State with 1,745 yards rushing and set the school mark for sophomores.
Dan was a pre-med major at Washington State." 

-1979 Topps No. 492

Sunday, November 3, 2024

1979 Profile: Al Dixon

Tight End
No. 84
Iowa State
"Al has shown expertise in both receiving and blocking during his two campaigns with the Giants. He has also performed admirably in preseason games for the club. A solid specialty teams player, he once blocked a field goal attempt by the Cowboys.
As has aspirations to work in community development programs."

-1979 Topps No. 472