Strong Safety
No. 44
Tennessee
"The Giants acquired Flowers as part of the Clifton McNeil trade with the Washington Redskins. He saw limited duty with New York in 1971 yet had one interception against Dallas and returned eight kickoffs for 156 yards and a 19.5 average. In 1972, he won the first string spot at strong safety and had four pass interceptions for 30 yards returned. Originally a No. 2 draft choice of the Cowboys, he spent two full seasons at Dallas as a reserve safety and kickoff return man and played in Super Bowl V before going to the Redskins in 1971.
Richmond had a noteworthy career at Tennessee, winning three letters in football as a wide receiver and tailback and earning high honors in track. He clocked 13.3 in the hurdles, 9.3 in the 100 and 6.9 in the indoor high hurdles, and was the NCAA hurdles champion.
Flowers was born in Montgomery, Alabama and was a heralded star at Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery. His father was the Attorney General of Alabama. Richmond now resides in Dothan, Alabama during the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Thursday, March 12, 2015
1974 Profile: Jim Files
Linebacker
No. 58
Oklahoma
"No. 1 draft choice in 1970, he's been a starting linebacker since his rookie year and hasn't missed a game in those four seasons. Jim was a middle linebacker in 1970, moved to an outside linebacker job in 1971-72 and then returned to the middle last year. No matter where he plays, he's got fine speed and range to go with his size.
As a rookie in 1970, Jim scored a key safety against the Jets at Shea Stadium, and in 1972 recovered two enemy fumbles in one game to tie a club mark. He's had five interceptions, one for a 37-yard touchdown against Denver in 1972. In his first game with the Giants, a preseason outing against the Packers in 1970, he returned an interception 95 yards for a touchdown.
Jim was a defensive end at Oklahoma for two years, then moved to a linebacking slot as a senior. Co-captain his senior year, he was an All-Big Eight choice that year as well. He was a quarterback in high school in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Files was born in Paris, Arkansas where his father, a former minor league baseball player, worked for an auto agency. The family subsequently moved to Fort Smith where Jim and his wife still reside in the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 58
Oklahoma
"No. 1 draft choice in 1970, he's been a starting linebacker since his rookie year and hasn't missed a game in those four seasons. Jim was a middle linebacker in 1970, moved to an outside linebacker job in 1971-72 and then returned to the middle last year. No matter where he plays, he's got fine speed and range to go with his size.
As a rookie in 1970, Jim scored a key safety against the Jets at Shea Stadium, and in 1972 recovered two enemy fumbles in one game to tie a club mark. He's had five interceptions, one for a 37-yard touchdown against Denver in 1972. In his first game with the Giants, a preseason outing against the Packers in 1970, he returned an interception 95 yards for a touchdown.
Jim was a defensive end at Oklahoma for two years, then moved to a linebacking slot as a senior. Co-captain his senior year, he was an All-Big Eight choice that year as well. He was a quarterback in high school in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Files was born in Paris, Arkansas where his father, a former minor league baseball player, worked for an auto agency. The family subsequently moved to Fort Smith where Jim and his wife still reside in the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
1974 Profile: Charlie Evans
Running Back
No. 31
USC
"Evans has had hard luck with the Giants, suffering broken legs in two campaigns after he had won a starting role at fullback each season. A No. 14 draft choice, he had 171 yards rushing and scored five touchdowns in 1971 before breaking a leg. In 1972, he had 317 yards for a 3.5 average and five more touchdowns when he broke his leg halfway through the season, and also had 26 receptions in those seven games. Last year, he appeared in but five games, gaining 77 yards rushing and catching 13 passes.
He has twice scored three touchdowns in one game- against San Diego in 1971 and against New Orleans in 1972. Evans is a strong runner, outstanding blocker and tough competitor and is now recovered from his leg problems.
Charlie lettered for two seasons in USC after beginning his collegiate career at Utah. At USC, he was primarily a blocking back and had only 117 carries for 479 yards in his two campaigns.
Evans was born in Gardena, California and starred at Gardenia High School. He now lives in Rockaway, New Jersey."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 31
USC
"Evans has had hard luck with the Giants, suffering broken legs in two campaigns after he had won a starting role at fullback each season. A No. 14 draft choice, he had 171 yards rushing and scored five touchdowns in 1971 before breaking a leg. In 1972, he had 317 yards for a 3.5 average and five more touchdowns when he broke his leg halfway through the season, and also had 26 receptions in those seven games. Last year, he appeared in but five games, gaining 77 yards rushing and catching 13 passes.
He has twice scored three touchdowns in one game- against San Diego in 1971 and against New Orleans in 1972. Evans is a strong runner, outstanding blocker and tough competitor and is now recovered from his leg problems.
Charlie lettered for two seasons in USC after beginning his collegiate career at Utah. At USC, he was primarily a blocking back and had only 117 carries for 479 yards in his two campaigns.
Evans was born in Gardena, California and starred at Gardenia High School. He now lives in Rockaway, New Jersey."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Monday, March 9, 2015
1974 Profile: Dick Enderle
Guard
No. 62
Minnesota
"Enderle came to the Giants in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons for a No. 6 draft choice prior to the 1972 season and won a starting job at left guard. He turned in an outstanding season for a much improved offensive line that allowed only 10 sackings of Giant passers. Last year, he played in all 14 games despite a chronic shoulder dislocation that was repaired by surgery in the off-season.
Dick was a No. 7 draft choice of the Falcons in 1969 and spent three seasons with Atlanta. He was a starting left guard his rookie year, then moved to right guard his second campaign and again was a regular. During 1971, he started most of the games at left guard.
Enderle won three letters in both football and wrestling at Minnesota and was picked for the All-Big 10 team in football his senior year. He also played in the East-West game after his senior campaign.
Dick was born in Breckenridge, Minnesota and graduated from Elbow Lake High School where he was All-State in football as well as the state wrestling champion his senior year. He now resides in Minneapolis during the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 62
Minnesota
"Enderle came to the Giants in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons for a No. 6 draft choice prior to the 1972 season and won a starting job at left guard. He turned in an outstanding season for a much improved offensive line that allowed only 10 sackings of Giant passers. Last year, he played in all 14 games despite a chronic shoulder dislocation that was repaired by surgery in the off-season.
Dick was a No. 7 draft choice of the Falcons in 1969 and spent three seasons with Atlanta. He was a starting left guard his rookie year, then moved to right guard his second campaign and again was a regular. During 1971, he started most of the games at left guard.
Enderle won three letters in both football and wrestling at Minnesota and was picked for the All-Big 10 team in football his senior year. He also played in the East-West game after his senior campaign.
Dick was born in Breckenridge, Minnesota and graduated from Elbow Lake High School where he was All-State in football as well as the state wrestling champion his senior year. He now resides in Minneapolis during the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Saturday, March 7, 2015
1974 Profile: Mark Ellison
Guard
No. 65
Dayton
"Ellison was the Giants' No. 11 pick in 1971, but opted for the Canadian Football League that season and played with Toronto. He became a free agent and the Giants signed him for 1972. Mark proved to be a tough and steady performer as a reserve guard and a good hitter and blocker on the special teams. He is extremely adept at pulling to lead the sweeps and has fine potential.
Mark was captain at Dayton in his senior year and doubled as both an offensive guard and as a fullback on occasions. His work at fullback was usually as a blocker, but he won conference honors as an offensive lineman.
Ellison was born in Pittsburgh, was a standout performer at Westinghouse High School in his home city, and still resides in Pittsburgh during the off-seasons."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 65
Dayton
"Ellison was the Giants' No. 11 pick in 1971, but opted for the Canadian Football League that season and played with Toronto. He became a free agent and the Giants signed him for 1972. Mark proved to be a tough and steady performer as a reserve guard and a good hitter and blocker on the special teams. He is extremely adept at pulling to lead the sweeps and has fine potential.
Mark was captain at Dayton in his senior year and doubled as both an offensive guard and as a fullback on occasions. His work at fullback was usually as a blocker, but he won conference honors as an offensive lineman.
Ellison was born in Pittsburgh, was a standout performer at Westinghouse High School in his home city, and still resides in Pittsburgh during the off-seasons."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Thursday, March 5, 2015
1974 Profile: John Douglas
Linebacker
No. 51
Missouri
"Douglas was originally a No. 4 draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys in 1968 but his rookie season was interrupted when he was called up by the Army Reserve. He served two years, including a stretch in Vietnam (where he was wounded), and returned for another try with Dallas in 1970. This time, however, he was cut, whereupon the Giants claimed him via waivers.
John saw considerable duty on the special teams that year, in addition to some reserve action at linebacker, and in 1971 he became the club's starting left linebacker. Last year, he had one interception.
John played two seasons of varsity football at the U. of Missouri, winning unanimous All-Big Eight honors at linebacker as a senior. He co-captained the Tigers in his final year and was selected to play in the Senior Bowl and North-South games, where he made quite an impression on the Dallas scouts.
Douglas was born in Columbiana, Missouri, where he grew up and starred in high school sports. He now makes his permanent home in Dallas, Texas."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 51
Missouri
"Douglas was originally a No. 4 draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys in 1968 but his rookie season was interrupted when he was called up by the Army Reserve. He served two years, including a stretch in Vietnam (where he was wounded), and returned for another try with Dallas in 1970. This time, however, he was cut, whereupon the Giants claimed him via waivers.
John saw considerable duty on the special teams that year, in addition to some reserve action at linebacker, and in 1971 he became the club's starting left linebacker. Last year, he had one interception.
John played two seasons of varsity football at the U. of Missouri, winning unanimous All-Big Eight honors at linebacker as a senior. He co-captained the Tigers in his final year and was selected to play in the Senior Bowl and North-South games, where he made quite an impression on the Dallas scouts.
Douglas was born in Columbiana, Missouri, where he grew up and starred in high school sports. He now makes his permanent home in Dallas, Texas."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
1974 Profile: Chuck Crist
Strong Safety
No. 24
Penn State
"Crist was signed as a free agent by the Giants in 1972 and turned out to be an outstanding performer with unlimited potential. This rugged athlete had played only basketball at Penn State and he was team captain, but got a tryout with the Giants through a recommendation by Penn State basketball coach Johnny Bach.
Chuck was used primarily on all the special teams where he excelled in all phases, showing improvement each and every week. He also got in some time at strong safety and had an interception and a key fumble recovery in 1972, then came up with two interceptions last year and also led the team in recovering enemy fumbles with three. He's a fine all-around player who can also serve as a punt returner.
Crist won three varsity letters at Penn State where he was a fine all-around player and top rebounder, despite his relative lack of size for a rebounder. He also had one season with the Penn State track team. A major in physical education, he plans on a coaching career in the future.
Chuck was born in Salamanca, New York and was an all-around star at Salamanca High School, playing quarterback in football."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 24
Penn State
"Crist was signed as a free agent by the Giants in 1972 and turned out to be an outstanding performer with unlimited potential. This rugged athlete had played only basketball at Penn State and he was team captain, but got a tryout with the Giants through a recommendation by Penn State basketball coach Johnny Bach.
Chuck was used primarily on all the special teams where he excelled in all phases, showing improvement each and every week. He also got in some time at strong safety and had an interception and a key fumble recovery in 1972, then came up with two interceptions last year and also led the team in recovering enemy fumbles with three. He's a fine all-around player who can also serve as a punt returner.
Crist won three varsity letters at Penn State where he was a fine all-around player and top rebounder, despite his relative lack of size for a rebounder. He also had one season with the Penn State track team. A major in physical education, he plans on a coaching career in the future.
Chuck was born in Salamanca, New York and was an all-around star at Salamanca High School, playing quarterback in football."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
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