Quarterback
No.19
East Carolina
"A No. 4 draft choice of the Giants in 1974, Carl got in valuable time during the preseason games where he displayed good poise and a strong arm. He appeared in seven regular season games, mostly on special teams, but had one long workout at quarterback against the Redskins and was 6-for-12 for 59 yards in a second half appearance; he also rushed for eight yards in that game. Summerell will battle it out with Jim Del Gaizo for the backup quarterback spot behind Craig Morton.
Summerell led East Carolina to two straight Southern Conference titles and set a college total offense mark with 1,700 yards in his junior year, 425 rushing and 1,275 passing. He had 82 completions for 1,222 yards and 11 touchdowns in his senior season and rushed 80 times for 351 yards and seven more touchdowns.
Carl was born in Norfolk, Virginia, and as a youngster was a top Little League player. He starred in football and baseball at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach. He's an avid golfer."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
Monday, October 12, 2015
Saturday, October 10, 2015
1975 Profile: Henry Stuckey
Cornerback
No. 48
Missouri
"Stuckey came to the Giants from the Miami Dolphins for a fifth round draft choice during the off-season and will get an opportunity to win himself a job at cornerback with the Giants. Originally a No. 8 draft choice of the Detroit Lions, Stuckey went to Miami as a free agent in 1972 and made his first pro appearance in that year's Super Bowl when he was activated after an injury to Tim Foley. He played in two Super Bowls with the Dolphins as a special team man, and during his two seasons as a reserve defensive back, had two interceptions for 31 yards returned.
Henry began his collegiate career at Merritt Junior College in California, then moved on to Missouri where he had eight interceptions in two varsity campaigns there. He was an All-American J.C. pick in 1969.
He was born in Oakland, California and grew up in the Bay area where he was All-State at Oakland Prep. Henry now lives in Miami during the off-season."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 48
Missouri
"Stuckey came to the Giants from the Miami Dolphins for a fifth round draft choice during the off-season and will get an opportunity to win himself a job at cornerback with the Giants. Originally a No. 8 draft choice of the Detroit Lions, Stuckey went to Miami as a free agent in 1972 and made his first pro appearance in that year's Super Bowl when he was activated after an injury to Tim Foley. He played in two Super Bowls with the Dolphins as a special team man, and during his two seasons as a reserve defensive back, had two interceptions for 31 yards returned.
Henry began his collegiate career at Merritt Junior College in California, then moved on to Missouri where he had eight interceptions in two varsity campaigns there. He was an All-American J.C. pick in 1969.
He was born in Oakland, California and grew up in the Bay area where he was All-State at Oakland Prep. Henry now lives in Miami during the off-season."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
Thursday, October 8, 2015
1975 Profile: Jim Steinke
Cornerback
No. 20
Southwest Texas State
"Steinke came to the Giants on waivers from the Cleveland Browns [in 1974] just prior to the opening of the regular season and appeared in 13 games for the Giants as a cornerback and special team player. He started at right corner throughout the second half of the season and proved he was capable of getting the job done. On special teams, he was in on two blocked field goals during the season, including one against the Jets in the final seconds which sent that game into overtime. Originally a No. 2 draft choice of the Browns, Jim played the 1973 season with Cleveland, chiefly as a special team player.
Jim won three letters as a cornerback in college, winning All-Conference honors twice as well as Little All-American honors his senior year. He played in the Senior Bowl and Coaches' All-American games and also won two letters in track as a sprinter.
He was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in Johnson City where his father, Harold, was the communications director at the LBJ Ranch for President Johnson. Jim starred at Lyndon B. Johnson High School there. Jim's uncle, Gil Steinke, coached at Texas A & I."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 20
Southwest Texas State
"Steinke came to the Giants on waivers from the Cleveland Browns [in 1974] just prior to the opening of the regular season and appeared in 13 games for the Giants as a cornerback and special team player. He started at right corner throughout the second half of the season and proved he was capable of getting the job done. On special teams, he was in on two blocked field goals during the season, including one against the Jets in the final seconds which sent that game into overtime. Originally a No. 2 draft choice of the Browns, Jim played the 1973 season with Cleveland, chiefly as a special team player.
Jim won three letters as a cornerback in college, winning All-Conference honors twice as well as Little All-American honors his senior year. He played in the Senior Bowl and Coaches' All-American games and also won two letters in track as a sprinter.
He was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in Johnson City where his father, Harold, was the communications director at the LBJ Ranch for President Johnson. Jim starred at Lyndon B. Johnson High School there. Jim's uncle, Gil Steinke, coached at Texas A & I."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
1975 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. Last year, he was a starter for half of the season at corner, getting an interception against Dallas and returning two kickoffs for 46 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."
-1975 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. Last year, he was a starter for half of the season at corner, getting an interception against Dallas and returning two kickoffs for 46 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."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
1975 Profile: Skip Singletary
Linebacker
No. 54
Temple
"Singletary came to the Giants as a free agent late in the 1974 season after being released by the New England Patriots. He appeared in three games with New York on special teams. Skip was originally a No. 4 draft choice of the San Diego Chargers in 1973 before moving on to the Patriots a year later.
Skip was a Walter Camp All-American choice and an All-East player at Temple where he was an offensive guard, and played in both the East-West and the American Bowl games after his senior year at Temple.
He was born in Camden, New Jersey and was a standout athlete at Woodrow Wilson High School there. Skip was actively engaged in youth work in Camden, lists photography as a hobby and now lives in Providence in the off-seasons."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 54
Temple
"Singletary came to the Giants as a free agent late in the 1974 season after being released by the New England Patriots. He appeared in three games with New York on special teams. Skip was originally a No. 4 draft choice of the San Diego Chargers in 1973 before moving on to the Patriots a year later.
Skip was a Walter Camp All-American choice and an All-East player at Temple where he was an offensive guard, and played in both the East-West and the American Bowl games after his senior year at Temple.
He was born in Camden, New Jersey and was a standout athlete at Woodrow Wilson High School there. Skip was actively engaged in youth work in Camden, lists photography as a hobby and now lives in Providence in the off-seasons."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
Sunday, October 4, 2015
1975 Profile: Andy Selfridge
Linebacker
No. 57
Virginia
"Selfridge came to the Giants prior the 1974 season as a free agent and won himself a job in training camp with his fine performance. He appeared in all 14 regular season games as an outside linebacker, with half of those games as a starter. Andy had an interception against Atlanta, recorded two quarterback sacks and had two fumble recoveries as well, and did a fine job on the special teams.
He was originally drafted No. 13 by San Diego in 1972, then went to the Buffalo Bills that year and spent two seasons in Buffalo before the Giants obtained him.
Andy was a defensive tackle at Virginia and won All-Atlantic Coast honors two years in succession. He also played in the All-American Bowl. He earned a B.A. degree in economics and a Master's degree in education.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and played his high school athletics at Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, Ohio. A member of the Giants' Speakers Bureau during the off-season, Andy has plans for a career in government when his football days are concluded."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 57
Virginia
"Selfridge came to the Giants prior the 1974 season as a free agent and won himself a job in training camp with his fine performance. He appeared in all 14 regular season games as an outside linebacker, with half of those games as a starter. Andy had an interception against Atlanta, recorded two quarterback sacks and had two fumble recoveries as well, and did a fine job on the special teams.
He was originally drafted No. 13 by San Diego in 1972, then went to the Buffalo Bills that year and spent two seasons in Buffalo before the Giants obtained him.
Andy was a defensive tackle at Virginia and won All-Atlantic Coast honors two years in succession. He also played in the All-American Bowl. He earned a B.A. degree in economics and a Master's degree in education.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and played his high school athletics at Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, Ohio. A member of the Giants' Speakers Bureau during the off-season, Andy has plans for a career in government when his football days are concluded."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
Friday, October 2, 2015
1975 Profile: Ray Rhodes
Wide Receiver-Punt Returner
No. 82
Tulsa
"Rhodes was the 10th round draft pick of the Giants and proved to be a valuable utility man with versatility. The swift youngster was a reserve wide receiver, catching nine passes for 138 yards and a 15.3 average and also led the club in punt returns with 10 for 124 yards, including a 40-yarder which set up a touchdown. Ray also had a kickoff return for 27 yards and blocked a punt against the Eagles on special teams duty. He played in all 14 games and showed fine promise.
Ray began his collegiate career at TCU as a running back, showing 786 yards on 176 carries for a 4.9 average, then transferred to Tulsa where he was a wide receiver and a teammate of Drew Pearson of the Cowboys. Rhodes had 43 catches in two seasons for five touchdowns and averaged 26.1 on kickoff returns. He also earned two letters in track.
Ray was born in Mexia, Texas and played football, basketball and track at Mexia High School. He now lives in Dallas."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 82
Tulsa
"Rhodes was the 10th round draft pick of the Giants and proved to be a valuable utility man with versatility. The swift youngster was a reserve wide receiver, catching nine passes for 138 yards and a 15.3 average and also led the club in punt returns with 10 for 124 yards, including a 40-yarder which set up a touchdown. Ray also had a kickoff return for 27 yards and blocked a punt against the Eagles on special teams duty. He played in all 14 games and showed fine promise.
Ray began his collegiate career at TCU as a running back, showing 786 yards on 176 carries for a 4.9 average, then transferred to Tulsa where he was a wide receiver and a teammate of Drew Pearson of the Cowboys. Rhodes had 43 catches in two seasons for five touchdowns and averaged 26.1 on kickoff returns. He also earned two letters in track.
Ray was born in Mexia, Texas and played football, basketball and track at Mexia High School. He now lives in Dallas."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
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