Tight End
No. 38
Bloomsburg State
"The Giants signed Tucker as a free agent in 1970 and he immediately beat out Aaron Thomas as the starting tight end. Bob caught 40 passes for 571 yards and five touchdowns that year and came very close to winning the NFL's Rookie of the Year award. In 1971, he became the first tight end in NFL history to take a receiving title when he caught 59 for 791 and four touchdowns. Additionally, he was the first Giant end to earn an individual title since 1935, when Tod Goodwin led the league.
Tucker came back with another great season in 1972, winning All-NFL honors for the first time, grabbing 55 passes for 764 yards. He also now has the club mark of catching passes in 45 consecutive games. In 1973, Tucker again led the club with 50 catches to move past the 200 mark and added five more touchdowns. Big, strong and a great runner, Bob had trials with the Eagles and Patriots and spent two seasons in the minor leagues with Lowell, Mass. and Pottstown, PA.
Bob set three NAIA records with Bloomsburg State in 1967- most receptions, highest single game yardage and most yardage in a season. As a two-way end he was named to the Little All-America team in 1967 but, strangely, no pro club took him in the draft.
Tucker was born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania and is of Tyrolean-Polish descent. His father is a construction foreman in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Bob was a top student in college and earned a degree in biology. He represents Walsh & Walsh Insurance Co. in between football seasons."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Monday, May 11, 2015
Sunday, May 10, 2015
1974 Profile: Dave Tipton
Defensive End
No. 71
Stanford
"Dave was the Giants' No. 4 draft pick in 1971, but before he had a chance to report to training camp he suffered a knee injury in the Coaches' All-American game and underwent surgery. He recovered sufficiently to be activated late in the season and turned in some fine efforts as a reserve defensive end. His weight had dropped to 215 after the operation but he was back up to 240 at the season's end.
In 1972 Dave limited duty at defensive end, but was a key man on the special team units. Last year he was again plagued by injuries, this time a shoulder separation, and appeared in only six games. Still, he's got fine potential.
Tipton was a defensive tackle at Stanford for two seasons after transferring from Gavilan Junior College and won All-Coast, All-Pacific Eight and second team All-American honors in his senior year. He starred in the Rose Bowl win over Ohio State and also was selected to play in the All-American Bowl in Tampa, Florida.
Dave was born in Hollister, California and was a fine all-around athlete at San Benito High School in that town. He still resides in his hometown."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 71
Stanford
"Dave was the Giants' No. 4 draft pick in 1971, but before he had a chance to report to training camp he suffered a knee injury in the Coaches' All-American game and underwent surgery. He recovered sufficiently to be activated late in the season and turned in some fine efforts as a reserve defensive end. His weight had dropped to 215 after the operation but he was back up to 240 at the season's end.
In 1972 Dave limited duty at defensive end, but was a key man on the special team units. Last year he was again plagued by injuries, this time a shoulder separation, and appeared in only six games. Still, he's got fine potential.
Tipton was a defensive tackle at Stanford for two seasons after transferring from Gavilan Junior College and won All-Coast, All-Pacific Eight and second team All-American honors in his senior year. He starred in the Rose Bowl win over Ohio State and also was selected to play in the All-American Bowl in Tampa, Florida.
Dave was born in Hollister, California and was a fine all-around athlete at San Benito High School in that town. He still resides in his hometown."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Saturday, May 9, 2015
1974 Profile: Rocky Thompson
Running Back
No. 22
West Texas State
"The Giants' No. 1 draft choice for 1971, Rocky proved to be a versatile player, accounting for 1,209 yards of offense. Most of that came on kickoff returns as Rocky chalked up 947 yards on 36 returns for a 26.3 average to rank seventh in the NFC; one went for 93 yards and a touchdown against St. Louis. He also rushed for 177 yards on 54 carries for a 3.3 average and a touchdown and caught 16 passes for 85 yards.
In 1972, the Rock had another dazzling season in returns, showing a 28.3 average including a 92-yard touchdown against the Lions and a 75-yarder to set up a score against San Francisco. Last year, after having a solid preseason, Rocky suffered a vertebrae injury in the season opener and was lost for the entire year. He's fully recovered now.
Thompson was a standout track and football star at West Texas State, clocking 9.2 in the 100. He also won the British Empire 100-meter championship with a 10.1 clocking. In football, he rushed for 848 yards, a 4.8 average, and scored 12 touchdowns in his senior year. Thompson was named to play in the Senior Bowl, where he scored another touchdown.
He was born in Paget, Bermuda and attended high school in Chicago and in Yokohama, Japan, traveling with his father who was in the U.S. Air Force. Rocky still makes his home in his native Bermuda during the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 22
West Texas State
"The Giants' No. 1 draft choice for 1971, Rocky proved to be a versatile player, accounting for 1,209 yards of offense. Most of that came on kickoff returns as Rocky chalked up 947 yards on 36 returns for a 26.3 average to rank seventh in the NFC; one went for 93 yards and a touchdown against St. Louis. He also rushed for 177 yards on 54 carries for a 3.3 average and a touchdown and caught 16 passes for 85 yards.
In 1972, the Rock had another dazzling season in returns, showing a 28.3 average including a 92-yard touchdown against the Lions and a 75-yarder to set up a score against San Francisco. Last year, after having a solid preseason, Rocky suffered a vertebrae injury in the season opener and was lost for the entire year. He's fully recovered now.
Thompson was a standout track and football star at West Texas State, clocking 9.2 in the 100. He also won the British Empire 100-meter championship with a 10.1 clocking. In football, he rushed for 848 yards, a 4.8 average, and scored 12 touchdowns in his senior year. Thompson was named to play in the Senior Bowl, where he scored another touchdown.
He was born in Paget, Bermuda and attended high school in Chicago and in Yokohama, Japan, traveling with his father who was in the U.S. Air Force. Rocky still makes his home in his native Bermuda during the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Thursday, May 7, 2015
1974 Profile: Norm Snead
Quarterback
No. 16
Wake Forest
"The Giants got Snead in the Fran Tarkenton trade to Minnesota, along with four other players, and the veteran quarterback responded by winning the NFL passing championship in 1972, leading the club to an 8-6 record, a Pro Bowl spot for himself and an all-time Giant club record with a 60.3 passing percentage. Norm also was sacked only eight times all year- the lowest total for any regular quarterback in the entire NFL.
Last year, despite being hampered by knee and arm injuries, he had a 55.7 mark on 131 completions, hit seven touchdown throws and was dumped only nine times.
Snead was originally a No. 1 draft choice of the Washington Redskins in 1961 and spent three seasons as the 'Skins regular quarterback before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for Sonny Jurgensen in 1964. He was the Eagles' No. 1 man for seven years until dealt to the Vikings in 1971 prior to coming to the Giants. Snead's trip to the Pro Bowl this year was his third.
Norm was an All-American quarterback at Wake Forest from 1958-60, team MVP two seasons, team captain and played in the Senior Bowl, Blue-Grey Game, College All-Star game and Coaches' All-American games, winning MVP honors in the Senior Bowl game. He also played freshman basketball.
Snead was born in Halifax County, Virginia and starred at Warwick High School in Newport News, Virginia."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 16
Wake Forest
"The Giants got Snead in the Fran Tarkenton trade to Minnesota, along with four other players, and the veteran quarterback responded by winning the NFL passing championship in 1972, leading the club to an 8-6 record, a Pro Bowl spot for himself and an all-time Giant club record with a 60.3 passing percentage. Norm also was sacked only eight times all year- the lowest total for any regular quarterback in the entire NFL.
Last year, despite being hampered by knee and arm injuries, he had a 55.7 mark on 131 completions, hit seven touchdown throws and was dumped only nine times.
Snead was originally a No. 1 draft choice of the Washington Redskins in 1961 and spent three seasons as the 'Skins regular quarterback before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for Sonny Jurgensen in 1964. He was the Eagles' No. 1 man for seven years until dealt to the Vikings in 1971 prior to coming to the Giants. Snead's trip to the Pro Bowl this year was his third.
Norm was an All-American quarterback at Wake Forest from 1958-60, team MVP two seasons, team captain and played in the Senior Bowl, Blue-Grey Game, College All-Star game and Coaches' All-American games, winning MVP honors in the Senior Bowl game. He also played freshman basketball.
Snead was born in Halifax County, Virginia and starred at Warwick High School in Newport News, Virginia."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
1974 Profile: Eldridge Small
Cornerback
No. 18
Texas A & I
"Small was one of the Giants' two choices in the first round of the 1972 draft and was tried at both wide receiver and defensive back during his rookie season. He eventually settled into a reserve role as a cornerback. He also did duty with the special teams as he appeared in all 14 games, and had his big moment against the Redskins in Washington when he took a lateral on a kickoff return and raced 77 yards with it.
In 1973, Small continued as a reserve cornerback and return man until he was sidelined with a broken leg in November. He had 11 kickoff returns for 207 yards.
Eldridge was a three-year starter at Texas A & I playing both wide receiver and defensive back. He had 167 receptions for 2,547 yards and 20 touchdowns as a receiver and five interceptions as a defensive back. Eldridge was named to the Associated Press Little All-America team and the Coaches' All-American team in his senior year. He also played in the Senior Bowl on both offense and defense.
Eldridge was born in Houston, Texas and was a three-sport standout in football, basketball and track at Wheatley High School. He still makes Houston his off-season residence."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 18
Texas A & I
"Small was one of the Giants' two choices in the first round of the 1972 draft and was tried at both wide receiver and defensive back during his rookie season. He eventually settled into a reserve role as a cornerback. He also did duty with the special teams as he appeared in all 14 games, and had his big moment against the Redskins in Washington when he took a lateral on a kickoff return and raced 77 yards with it.
In 1973, Small continued as a reserve cornerback and return man until he was sidelined with a broken leg in November. He had 11 kickoff returns for 207 yards.
Eldridge was a three-year starter at Texas A & I playing both wide receiver and defensive back. He had 167 receptions for 2,547 yards and 20 touchdowns as a receiver and five interceptions as a defensive back. Eldridge was named to the Associated Press Little All-America team and the Coaches' All-American team in his senior year. He also played in the Senior Bowl on both offense and defense.
Eldridge was born in Houston, Texas and was a three-sport standout in football, basketball and track at Wheatley High School. He still makes Houston his off-season residence."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Monday, May 4, 2015
1974 Profile: Andy Selfridge
Linebacker
No. 57
Virginia
"Drafted in the 13th round by the San Diego Chargers in 1972, he was released and obtained by the Buffalo Bills as a free agent that same season. Used primarily on special teams, Andy played in 13 games for the Bills in '72, had three kickoff returns for 36 yards and did a good job on those specialty units. He spent 1973 on the inactive list and was obtained by the Giants during this past off-season as a free agent.
Andy was a defensive tackle at Virginia and won All-Atlantic Coast honors two years in succession. He also played in the All-America Bowl game. He earned a B.A. degree in economics and a Master's degree in education.
Andy was born in Cleveland, Ohio and played his high school ball at Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, Ohio. He has plans for a career in government after his playing days are concluded."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 57
Virginia
"Drafted in the 13th round by the San Diego Chargers in 1972, he was released and obtained by the Buffalo Bills as a free agent that same season. Used primarily on special teams, Andy played in 13 games for the Bills in '72, had three kickoff returns for 36 yards and did a good job on those specialty units. He spent 1973 on the inactive list and was obtained by the Giants during this past off-season as a free agent.
Andy was a defensive tackle at Virginia and won All-Atlantic Coast honors two years in succession. He also played in the All-America Bowl game. He earned a B.A. degree in economics and a Master's degree in education.
Andy was born in Cleveland, Ohio and played his high school ball at Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, Ohio. He has plans for a career in government after his playing days are concluded."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Friday, May 1, 2015
1974 Profile: Jack Rizzo
Running Back
No. 34
Lehigh
"Rizzo was originally signed as a free agent by the Giants in 1972, played well in the preseason but was then released and moved on to the CFL. He also had a brief stay with the Cincinnati Bengals before returning to the Giants last year. Jack got into six games as a reserve and also returned four kickoffs for 86 yards. He's a tough, gritty performer who gives out 100 percent.
Jack was Lehigh's MVP in both 1970 and 1971 and won All-ECAC first team honors in '71. He holds several rushing records at Lehigh including most yards in a season (1,143); most points scored in a game (25) and a season (129); and most yards rushing in one game (313). Jack also lettered in track with 9.7 in the 100 and 21.8 in the 220.
Jack was born in Boston, Mass., went to Weston High School in Weston, Mass. and to Kimball Union in Meriden, New Hampshire. He has been a school teacher in the off-season and breeds Tennessee walking horses for a hobby in New Hampshire."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 34
Lehigh
"Rizzo was originally signed as a free agent by the Giants in 1972, played well in the preseason but was then released and moved on to the CFL. He also had a brief stay with the Cincinnati Bengals before returning to the Giants last year. Jack got into six games as a reserve and also returned four kickoffs for 86 yards. He's a tough, gritty performer who gives out 100 percent.
Jack was Lehigh's MVP in both 1970 and 1971 and won All-ECAC first team honors in '71. He holds several rushing records at Lehigh including most yards in a season (1,143); most points scored in a game (25) and a season (129); and most yards rushing in one game (313). Jack also lettered in track with 9.7 in the 100 and 21.8 in the 220.
Jack was born in Boston, Mass., went to Weston High School in Weston, Mass. and to Kimball Union in Meriden, New Hampshire. He has been a school teacher in the off-season and breeds Tennessee walking horses for a hobby in New Hampshire."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
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