Wide Receiver
5th Round
Pennsylvania
"The record-setting Ivy League receiver has had three outstanding campaigns with the Quakers, capping that career with 53 receptions for 882 yards and seven touchdowns in 1973. Despite double and sometimes triple coverage, Clune had 121 catches in his career for 2,158 yards for Penn and Ivy League career records. He can also catch the ball in a crowd and is an aggressive player.
Named to the All-East and All-Ivy League teams three years running, Don is an exceptional all-around athlete who has also been All-Ivy in track where he was a hurdler and high-jumper as well as a member of the IC4A 440-yard relay champions. He has 4.5 speed in the 40, 9.8 in the 100, and runs smoothly and with great mobility. Don has cleared 6'5" in the high jump.
Born in Havertown, PA, he starred at Cardinal O'Hara High School there."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
1974 Rookie Profile: Bobby Brooks
Defensive Back
11th Round
Bishop College
"He's highly regarded by Giant scout Emlen Tunnell who thinks Brooks has the potential to make it in the NFL. Big and strong, he played the safety position for three seasons at little Bishop College in Dallas, and got his best ratings overall from scouts for his strength and tackling, and ability to come up and turn sweeps to the inside. Usually assigned to cover opponents' top pass receivers, he did an adequate job but will need work on overall coverages. He could be a valuable special teams player in the pro ranks.
Born in Dallas, he played his scholastic football at I.M. Terrell High School in Dallas. Bobby has 4.7 speed for the 40 and fine range."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
11th Round
Bishop College
"He's highly regarded by Giant scout Emlen Tunnell who thinks Brooks has the potential to make it in the NFL. Big and strong, he played the safety position for three seasons at little Bishop College in Dallas, and got his best ratings overall from scouts for his strength and tackling, and ability to come up and turn sweeps to the inside. Usually assigned to cover opponents' top pass receivers, he did an adequate job but will need work on overall coverages. He could be a valuable special teams player in the pro ranks.
Born in Dallas, he played his scholastic football at I.M. Terrell High School in Dallas. Bobby has 4.7 speed for the 40 and fine range."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
1974 Rookie Profile: Wade Brantley
Defensive Tackle
6th Round (1973)
Troy State
"Brantley was the Giants' 6th round choice in 1973 and showed promise in the preseason training camp before suffering a knee problem which required surgery and put him out of action for the remainder of the year.
Wade originally began his collegiate career at the University of Georgia, then switched to Troy State where he won All-Gulf Conference first team honors twice, and was also NAIA and AP honorable mention All-America. Named defensive MVP in 1972, he holds Troy State marks for most tackles in a game (14) and a season (80) as well as for fumble recoveries in a season (4).
Born in Augusta, Georgia, he still resides there."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
6th Round (1973)
Troy State
"Brantley was the Giants' 6th round choice in 1973 and showed promise in the preseason training camp before suffering a knee problem which required surgery and put him out of action for the remainder of the year.
Wade originally began his collegiate career at the University of Georgia, then switched to Troy State where he won All-Gulf Conference first team honors twice, and was also NAIA and AP honorable mention All-America. Named defensive MVP in 1972, he holds Troy State marks for most tackles in a game (14) and a season (80) as well as for fumble recoveries in a season (4).
Born in Augusta, Georgia, he still resides there."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Sunday, May 17, 2015
1974 Profile: Willie Young
Offensive Tackle
No. 69
Grambling
"Young, the Giants' starting left tackle for the past six seasons, was signed as a free agent in 1966 on the advice of Grambling coach Eddie Robinson, who told Giant scouts he was certain Willie would eventually measure up to NFL standards.
Young started as a guard his rookie season, was later tried at defensive tackle, and finally found his proper niche at offensive tackle. Not particularly tall as pro tackles go, Willie is nevertheless very quick and exceptionally strong. Like the rest of his mates on the offensive line, Willie had a solid year in 1972 as the Giant offense was ranked No. 1 in the NFC and led the NFL in fewest quarterback sacks allowed. He's tough, and a solid competitor who gives 100% all the time.
Another of the fine gridders turned out by Coach Robinson at Grambling, Young was a three-year regular at guard, was named MVP lineman as a senior and earned All-NAIA honors that year as well. He played in the Pecan Bowl and, when he wasn't occupied with football, Willie sang in the Grambling choir.
Willie was born in Ruston, Louisiana into a family that numbered eight children. His father, Reverend James Young, is a minister in Ruston."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 69
Grambling
"Young, the Giants' starting left tackle for the past six seasons, was signed as a free agent in 1966 on the advice of Grambling coach Eddie Robinson, who told Giant scouts he was certain Willie would eventually measure up to NFL standards.
Young started as a guard his rookie season, was later tried at defensive tackle, and finally found his proper niche at offensive tackle. Not particularly tall as pro tackles go, Willie is nevertheless very quick and exceptionally strong. Like the rest of his mates on the offensive line, Willie had a solid year in 1972 as the Giant offense was ranked No. 1 in the NFC and led the NFL in fewest quarterback sacks allowed. He's tough, and a solid competitor who gives 100% all the time.
Another of the fine gridders turned out by Coach Robinson at Grambling, Young was a three-year regular at guard, was named MVP lineman as a senior and earned All-NAIA honors that year as well. He played in the Pecan Bowl and, when he wasn't occupied with football, Willie sang in the Grambling choir.
Willie was born in Ruston, Louisiana into a family that numbered eight children. His father, Reverend James Young, is a minister in Ruston."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Saturday, May 16, 2015
1974 Profile: Willie Williams
Cornerback
No. 41
Grambling
"Williams was the Giants' No. 8 draft pick for 1965 and spent his rookie season as a reserve in the New York secondary. In 1966, however, he jumped the NFL to join Oakland in the American Football League, playing there as a regular until late in 1967 when he was released. He asked the Giants for a second chance and it was granted. Willie took over a starting role in 1968 and won the league interception title with 10 steals. He also won a trip to the Pro Bowl that year.
In 1973, Willie had four more swipes for 82 yards and now has a total of 35 interceptions as a Giant to rank behind Spider Lockhart's 38 among active Giant players.
Willie won five letters as an all-around athletic star at Grambling, four in football and one in track, where he was a 9.7 man in the century dash. On the gridiron, Willie was a flanker and a defensive back and sometimes a left-handed quarterback. In 1964, he was Grambling's top pass receiver.
Williams was born in Atlanta, Georgia which is still his home town. He is still working toward a Master's in physical education. He is one of the Giants' top golfers, too, and fires close to par most of the time. Willie is in business for himself during the off-season as the owner of a sporting goods store in Atlanta."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 41
Grambling
"Williams was the Giants' No. 8 draft pick for 1965 and spent his rookie season as a reserve in the New York secondary. In 1966, however, he jumped the NFL to join Oakland in the American Football League, playing there as a regular until late in 1967 when he was released. He asked the Giants for a second chance and it was granted. Willie took over a starting role in 1968 and won the league interception title with 10 steals. He also won a trip to the Pro Bowl that year.
In 1973, Willie had four more swipes for 82 yards and now has a total of 35 interceptions as a Giant to rank behind Spider Lockhart's 38 among active Giant players.
Willie won five letters as an all-around athletic star at Grambling, four in football and one in track, where he was a 9.7 man in the century dash. On the gridiron, Willie was a flanker and a defensive back and sometimes a left-handed quarterback. In 1964, he was Grambling's top pass receiver.
Williams was born in Atlanta, Georgia which is still his home town. He is still working toward a Master's in physical education. He is one of the Giants' top golfers, too, and fires close to par most of the time. Willie is in business for himself during the off-season as the owner of a sporting goods store in Atlanta."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Thursday, May 14, 2015
1974 Profile: Brad Van Pelt
Linebacker
No. 10
Michigan State
"The No. 2 draft choice of the Giants in 1973 after an All-American career at Michigan State, Brad was plagued by nagging injuries all through his rookie year and consequently appeared in only five games. Initially, he reported to training camp with a foot injury and after overcoming that problem, suffered a series of deep groin pulls which inhibited his progress. Nonetheless, he has great potential as evidenced by his work with the special teams when he had the chance to play.
A unanimous All-American in college where he was a monster man defensive back, Brad also won the Maxwell Trophy his senior year. He had 14 career interceptions and returned two for touchdowns, kicked off, and had 84 tackles his senior year. Brad also lettered in basketball and in baseball and had a big bonus offer from the St. Louis Cardinals as a pitcher.
Brad was born in Owosso, Michigan and played all sports at Owosso High School before heading to Michigan State. He raises St. Bernard puppies, is a fine cribbage player and still lives in his hometown during the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 10
Michigan State
"The No. 2 draft choice of the Giants in 1973 after an All-American career at Michigan State, Brad was plagued by nagging injuries all through his rookie year and consequently appeared in only five games. Initially, he reported to training camp with a foot injury and after overcoming that problem, suffered a series of deep groin pulls which inhibited his progress. Nonetheless, he has great potential as evidenced by his work with the special teams when he had the chance to play.
A unanimous All-American in college where he was a monster man defensive back, Brad also won the Maxwell Trophy his senior year. He had 14 career interceptions and returned two for touchdowns, kicked off, and had 84 tackles his senior year. Brad also lettered in basketball and in baseball and had a big bonus offer from the St. Louis Cardinals as a pitcher.
Brad was born in Owosso, Michigan and played all sports at Owosso High School before heading to Michigan State. He raises St. Bernard puppies, is a fine cribbage player and still lives in his hometown during the off-season."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
1974 Profile: Doug Van Horn
Offensive Tackle
No. 63
Ohio State
"Van Horn was Detroit's No. 4 draft selection for 1966, spent one year in the Army (1967) and then rejoined the Lions in 1968, only to be released in training camp. The Giants claimed Doug and assigned him to their minor league eleven for the rest of that year. Doug was brought up in 1969 and has been a regular since.
'Reggie,' as his teammates call him, rates as one of the top guards in the NFL and had an outstanding year in 1972 as a leader of one of the most outstanding offensive lines in the NFL, a line which helped the Giants finish No. 1 in offense in the NFC. Van Horn moved to tackle late in 1973 and produced still another fine job, and is now about to be moved permanently to the tackle position.
Van Horn had an outstanding career at Ohio State, where he was regarded as one of the top linemen in the Big Ten. He was named to the AP, UPI and Coaches' All-America teams in 1965.
Doug was born in Sedalia, Ohio and majored in marketing at Ohio State. He served six months in the Army Reserve in 1967.
He now works as a stockbroker with Stone-Webster in the off-season. Doug had knee surgery after the 1973 season but is expected to have a full recovery."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 63
Ohio State
"Van Horn was Detroit's No. 4 draft selection for 1966, spent one year in the Army (1967) and then rejoined the Lions in 1968, only to be released in training camp. The Giants claimed Doug and assigned him to their minor league eleven for the rest of that year. Doug was brought up in 1969 and has been a regular since.
'Reggie,' as his teammates call him, rates as one of the top guards in the NFL and had an outstanding year in 1972 as a leader of one of the most outstanding offensive lines in the NFL, a line which helped the Giants finish No. 1 in offense in the NFC. Van Horn moved to tackle late in 1973 and produced still another fine job, and is now about to be moved permanently to the tackle position.
Van Horn had an outstanding career at Ohio State, where he was regarded as one of the top linemen in the Big Ten. He was named to the AP, UPI and Coaches' All-America teams in 1965.
Doug was born in Sedalia, Ohio and majored in marketing at Ohio State. He served six months in the Army Reserve in 1967.
He now works as a stockbroker with Stone-Webster in the off-season. Doug had knee surgery after the 1973 season but is expected to have a full recovery."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
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