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1977 New York Giants Depth Charts
OFFENSE
Quarterbacks
Steve Ramsey (North Texas State)
Jerry Goldsteyn (Northern Illinois)
Dennis Shaw (San Diego State)
Running Backs
Larry Csonka (Syracuse)
Doug Kotar (Kentucky)
Gordon Bell (Michigan)
Marsh White (Arkansas)
Larry Watkins (Alcorn State)
Bob Hammond (Morgan State)
Receivers
Ed Marshall (W) (Cameron State)
Ray Rhodes (W) (Tulsa)
Bob Tucker (T) (Bloomsburg)
Jimmy Robinson (W) (Georgia Tech)
Don Zimmerman (W) (Northeast Louisiana)
Gary Shirk (T) (Morehead State)
Walker Gillette (W) (Richmond)
(W)-Wide Receiver (T)-Tight End
Interior Linemen
Tom Mullen (T) (Southwest Missouri State)
Doug Van Horn (T) Ohio State)
Al Simpson (G) (Colorado State)
John Hicks (G) (Ohio State)
Karl Chandler (C) (Princeton)
Ralph Hill (C) (Florida A & M)
Ron Mikolajczyk (T) (Tampa)
Bill Ellenbogen (G) (Virginia Tech)
Mike Gibbons (T) (Southwest Oklahoma State)
(T)-Tackle (G)- Guard (C)-Center
Kickers
Joe Danelo (PK) (Washington State)
Dave Jennings (P) (St. Lawrence)
(PK)-Place Kicker (P)-Punter
DEFENSE
Front Linemen
Jack Gregory (E) (Delta State)
George Martin (E) (Oregon)
Troy Archer (T) (Colorado)
John Mendenhall (T) (Grambling)
Rick Dvorak (E) (Wichita State)
Jim Pietrzak (T) (Eastern Michigan)
Dave Gallagher (E-T) (Michigan)
(E)-End (T)-Tackle
Linebackers
Brad Van Pelt (O) (Michigan State)
Brian Kelley (O) (California Lutheran)
Harry Carson (M) (South Carolina State)
Dan Lloyd (M-O) (Washington)
Robert Giblin (O) (Houston)
Brad Cousino (O) (Miami-Ohio)
Bob Schmit (M-O) (Nebraska)
(O)-Outside Linebacker (M)-Middle Linebacker
Cornerbacks
Bill Bryant (Grambling)
Bobby Brooks (Bishop)
Charlie Ford (Houston)
Safeties
Clyde Powers (S) (Oklahoma)
Jim Steinke (W) (Southwest Texas State)
Rick Volk (W) (Michigan)
Larry Mallory (S) (Tennessee State)
(S)-Strong Side (W)-Weak Side or 'Free' Safety
-Pro Football 1977 published by Ballantine Books
OFFENSE
QB - Dennis Shaw, Jerry Goldsteyn, Steve Ramsey
RB - Larry Csonka, Marsh White, Larry Watkins
RB - Doug Kotar, Gordon Bell, Bob Hammond, Po James
WR - Ed Marshall, Jimmy Robinson, Roger Wallace, Walt Tullis, Johnny Perkins*
LT - Tom Mullen, Mike Gibbons, Dick Leavitt
LG - Al Simpson, Bill Ellenbogen
C - Karl Chandler, Ralph Hill
RG - John Hicks, Bill Ellenbogen
RT - Doug Van Horn, Ron Mikolajczyk
TE - Bob Tucker, Gary Shirk, Mike Fuhrman
WR - Ray Rhodes, Walker Gillette, Don Zimmerman, Ron Gardner
DEFENSE
LDE - George Martin, Rick Dvorak
LDT - John Mendenhall, Jim Pietrzak, Ezil Bibbs
RDT - Troy Archer, Dave Gallagher, Gary Jeter*
RDE - Jack Gregory, Rick Dvorak
LLB - Brad Van Pelt, Dan Lloyd, Eddie Sheets
MLB - Harry Carson, Brad Cousino
RLB - Brian Kelley, Robert Giblin, Bob Schmit
LCB - Bill Bryant, Rondy Colbert, Henry Stuckey
SS - Clyde Powers, Larry Mallory
FS - Jim Steinke, Rick Volk
RCB - Bobby Brooks, Charlie Ford, Pete Rome
KICKERS
K - Joe Danelo
P - Dave Jennings
* rookie
-The Pocket Book of Pro Football 1977, published by Pocket Books
Quarterbacks
Steve Ramsey (North Texas State)
Jerry Goldsteyn (Northern Illinois)
Dennis Shaw (San Diego State)
Running Backs
Larry Csonka (Syracuse)
Doug Kotar (Kentucky)
Gordon Bell (Michigan)
Marsh White (Arkansas)
Larry Watkins (Alcorn State)
Bob Hammond (Morgan State)
Receivers
Ed Marshall (W) (Cameron State)
Ray Rhodes (W) (Tulsa)
Bob Tucker (T) (Bloomsburg)
Jimmy Robinson (W) (Georgia Tech)
Don Zimmerman (W) (Northeast Louisiana)
Gary Shirk (T) (Morehead State)
Walker Gillette (W) (Richmond)
(W)-Wide Receiver (T)-Tight End
Interior Linemen
Tom Mullen (T) (Southwest Missouri State)
Doug Van Horn (T) Ohio State)
Al Simpson (G) (Colorado State)
John Hicks (G) (Ohio State)
Karl Chandler (C) (Princeton)
Ralph Hill (C) (Florida A & M)
Ron Mikolajczyk (T) (Tampa)
Bill Ellenbogen (G) (Virginia Tech)
Mike Gibbons (T) (Southwest Oklahoma State)
(T)-Tackle (G)- Guard (C)-Center
Kickers
Joe Danelo (PK) (Washington State)
Dave Jennings (P) (St. Lawrence)
(PK)-Place Kicker (P)-Punter
DEFENSE
Front Linemen
Jack Gregory (E) (Delta State)
George Martin (E) (Oregon)
Troy Archer (T) (Colorado)
John Mendenhall (T) (Grambling)
Rick Dvorak (E) (Wichita State)
Jim Pietrzak (T) (Eastern Michigan)
Dave Gallagher (E-T) (Michigan)
(E)-End (T)-Tackle
Linebackers
Brad Van Pelt (O) (Michigan State)
Brian Kelley (O) (California Lutheran)
Harry Carson (M) (South Carolina State)
Dan Lloyd (M-O) (Washington)
Robert Giblin (O) (Houston)
Brad Cousino (O) (Miami-Ohio)
Bob Schmit (M-O) (Nebraska)
(O)-Outside Linebacker (M)-Middle Linebacker
Cornerbacks
Bill Bryant (Grambling)
Bobby Brooks (Bishop)
Charlie Ford (Houston)
Safeties
Clyde Powers (S) (Oklahoma)
Jim Steinke (W) (Southwest Texas State)
Rick Volk (W) (Michigan)
Larry Mallory (S) (Tennessee State)
(S)-Strong Side (W)-Weak Side or 'Free' Safety
-Pro Football 1977 published by Ballantine Books
OFFENSE
QB - Dennis Shaw, Jerry Goldsteyn, Steve Ramsey
RB - Larry Csonka, Marsh White, Larry Watkins
RB - Doug Kotar, Gordon Bell, Bob Hammond, Po James
WR - Ed Marshall, Jimmy Robinson, Roger Wallace, Walt Tullis, Johnny Perkins*
LT - Tom Mullen, Mike Gibbons, Dick Leavitt
LG - Al Simpson, Bill Ellenbogen
C - Karl Chandler, Ralph Hill
RG - John Hicks, Bill Ellenbogen
RT - Doug Van Horn, Ron Mikolajczyk
TE - Bob Tucker, Gary Shirk, Mike Fuhrman
WR - Ray Rhodes, Walker Gillette, Don Zimmerman, Ron Gardner
DEFENSE
LDE - George Martin, Rick Dvorak
LDT - John Mendenhall, Jim Pietrzak, Ezil Bibbs
RDT - Troy Archer, Dave Gallagher, Gary Jeter*
RDE - Jack Gregory, Rick Dvorak
LLB - Brad Van Pelt, Dan Lloyd, Eddie Sheets
MLB - Harry Carson, Brad Cousino
RLB - Brian Kelley, Robert Giblin, Bob Schmit
LCB - Bill Bryant, Rondy Colbert, Henry Stuckey
SS - Clyde Powers, Larry Mallory
FS - Jim Steinke, Rick Volk
RCB - Bobby Brooks, Charlie Ford, Pete Rome
KICKERS
K - Joe Danelo
P - Dave Jennings
* rookie
-The Pocket Book of Pro Football 1977, published by Pocket Books
Sunday, December 22, 2019
1977 New York Giants Free Agents
1977 New York Giants Free Agents
"Quarterbacks - A three-year starter for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL, 6-3, 220-pound JOE PISARCIK hails from Pennsylvania and played his collegiate football at New Mexico State. He worked with the Giants during the Spring trip to Mexico City. From Syracuse University is BOB MITCH, a 6-3, 205-pounder, who played four seasons with the Orange as both a quarterback and safety and who was with the New England Patriots in 1976."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Running Backs - From Murray State University where he was team MVP for two seasons, 6-1, 205-pound DON CLAYTON was twice an All-Conference choice and set a college one-season rushing record with 1,403 yards in 1974. From Tulsa University is MEL MCGOWEN, a 6-1, 215-pounder who was an All-Missouri Conference choice and also played some at wide receiver and defensive back. Returning for another look is GEORGE PALMER, a 6-0, 215-pounder from Oklahoma State who impressed in last year's training camp."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Receivers - From Windsor University in Canada and 1976 with the Cleveland Browns is 6-3, 195-pound RON GARDNER. Tight end MIKE FUHRMAN, a 6-4, 230-pounder earned four letters at Memphis State University and was with the Baltimore Colts in 1976. Another wide receiver, who hails from Hartford, Connecticut, is 6-0, 180-pound WALTER TULLIS who won four letters at Delaware State and had a brief stint with the Redskins last year. An All-East selection at Temple who also had a trial with the Colts last year is 6-0, 185-pound PETE RIGHI who hails from Saddle Brook, New Jersey. From Duke University where he played football and ran track comes 6-1, 185-pound RANDY COBB, a native of Garden Grove, California. Another big tight end, 6-3, 235-pound LARRY CUNNINGHAM was an All-Conference choice while at Langston University in Oklahoma."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Linemen - A couple of big defensive linemen who had trials with other NFL clubs include 6-8, 265-pound DEAN GISSLER who began his college career at the Air Force Academy then concluded at Nebraska. He was with the Redskins in '76, while JERRY LAWRENCE, 6-6, 275, played his collegiate ball at South Dakota State and had looks with the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys after being in the World Football League in 1975.
From Princeton comes 6-6, 270-pound BILL KAHL-WINTER from Baldwin, New Jersey, an offensive tackle who was with both the Redskins and Browns. And a former WFL offensive tackle, 6-3, 265-pound JOHN JAQUOT who played at Bowling Green. Also listed as offensive tackles are 6-5, 240-pound JEFF STAPELTON, a three-year letterman at Purdue who was with the Vikings for a look last year, and DAN SMITH, 6-4, 260-pounder from Washington State who was in the Seattle Seahawks camp in '76.
A 6-4, 255-pound guard is Yale's GREG DUBINETZ who was with the Cincinnati Bengals for a trial in 1975, then played in both the WFL (Charlotte) and CFL (Toronto). From Milford, Conn., comes 6-4, 250-pound LOU PIETRINI who played three seasons at Ohio State as a tackle. And there's a couple of centers in LARRY LILJA, 6-2, 245 from Northwestern and a previous tryout with the Atlanta Falcons, and CHIP SALVESTRINI, a four-year letterman at Yankton College who is 6-3 and 250 and who had prior looks with the Chargers and with Hamilton in the CFL.
And finally, a brace of defensive ends in J.T. TURNER, 6-3, 250-pounder from Duke University who was previously with the Kansas City Chiefs and Charlotte Hornets (WFL), and 6-5, 250-pound STEVE ADIZMA from William Patterson College in New Jersey, who had a try with the Cowboys in '75; from the Canadian Football League and a former Giant draft choice is EZIL BIBBS, a 6-3, 255-pounder from Grambling, an All-Conference man three times; and an All-Big 10 choice at Michigan State, 6-3, 265-pound TONY BRUGGENTHIES makes a bid as does 6-4, 270-pound CHRIS CASIMOS from Fordham, a native of Greece."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Linebackers - A man who had previous looks from other clubs is 6-3, 225-pound EDDIE SHEATS who hails from Atlanta, played his college ball at Kansas University and was previously with the Florida Blazers (WFL), Washington Redkins and Chicago Bears. From Massachusetts University, 6-3, 225-pound NED DEANE was with Seattle and Toronto (CFL) in '76, while former Villanova letterman JERE BROWN, 6-2, 225, was in the WFL with both New York and Charlotte."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Defensive Backs - A draft pick of the Bengals, 6-0, 188-pound PETE ROME was with both Cincinnati and Tampa Bay last season after starring at Miami of Ohio. RON MEEKS, 5-9, 180-pounder from Arkansas State, was a four-year letterman there and doubled as a kick return specialist. And from North Carolina A & T comes 6-1, 195-pound SONNY HICKS who had trials with both the Rams and the Lions and who played with both Memphis and Charlotte in the WFL. Another erstwhile WFL player is LARRY ROBINSON, a 5-11, 180-pounder from Jersey City who played at Jersey City State and later with the Philadelphia Bell (WFL). Another local product is 5-10, 180-pound KEN SCARPA who hails from Clifton, New Jersey, played at Seaton Hall for four seasons and had a trial with the Jets. And from Westchester State comes 5-11, 180-pound DENNIS IANOVALE, an All-Conference player who hails from Philadelphia."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Kickers - Place kicker DAVE SCHMINKE, a 5-9, 180-pounder, played at California Western, had a trial with the Browns in 1975, and kicked for two seasons in minor league football. And from Mexico comes JOSE MARTINEZ, 5-11, 190-pounder who was a kicking specialist for three seasons for the Universidad Metropolitan."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Quarterbacks - A three-year starter for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL, 6-3, 220-pound JOE PISARCIK hails from Pennsylvania and played his collegiate football at New Mexico State. He worked with the Giants during the Spring trip to Mexico City. From Syracuse University is BOB MITCH, a 6-3, 205-pounder, who played four seasons with the Orange as both a quarterback and safety and who was with the New England Patriots in 1976."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Running Backs - From Murray State University where he was team MVP for two seasons, 6-1, 205-pound DON CLAYTON was twice an All-Conference choice and set a college one-season rushing record with 1,403 yards in 1974. From Tulsa University is MEL MCGOWEN, a 6-1, 215-pounder who was an All-Missouri Conference choice and also played some at wide receiver and defensive back. Returning for another look is GEORGE PALMER, a 6-0, 215-pounder from Oklahoma State who impressed in last year's training camp."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Receivers - From Windsor University in Canada and 1976 with the Cleveland Browns is 6-3, 195-pound RON GARDNER. Tight end MIKE FUHRMAN, a 6-4, 230-pounder earned four letters at Memphis State University and was with the Baltimore Colts in 1976. Another wide receiver, who hails from Hartford, Connecticut, is 6-0, 180-pound WALTER TULLIS who won four letters at Delaware State and had a brief stint with the Redskins last year. An All-East selection at Temple who also had a trial with the Colts last year is 6-0, 185-pound PETE RIGHI who hails from Saddle Brook, New Jersey. From Duke University where he played football and ran track comes 6-1, 185-pound RANDY COBB, a native of Garden Grove, California. Another big tight end, 6-3, 235-pound LARRY CUNNINGHAM was an All-Conference choice while at Langston University in Oklahoma."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Linemen - A couple of big defensive linemen who had trials with other NFL clubs include 6-8, 265-pound DEAN GISSLER who began his college career at the Air Force Academy then concluded at Nebraska. He was with the Redskins in '76, while JERRY LAWRENCE, 6-6, 275, played his collegiate ball at South Dakota State and had looks with the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys after being in the World Football League in 1975.
From Princeton comes 6-6, 270-pound BILL KAHL-WINTER from Baldwin, New Jersey, an offensive tackle who was with both the Redskins and Browns. And a former WFL offensive tackle, 6-3, 265-pound JOHN JAQUOT who played at Bowling Green. Also listed as offensive tackles are 6-5, 240-pound JEFF STAPELTON, a three-year letterman at Purdue who was with the Vikings for a look last year, and DAN SMITH, 6-4, 260-pounder from Washington State who was in the Seattle Seahawks camp in '76.
A 6-4, 255-pound guard is Yale's GREG DUBINETZ who was with the Cincinnati Bengals for a trial in 1975, then played in both the WFL (Charlotte) and CFL (Toronto). From Milford, Conn., comes 6-4, 250-pound LOU PIETRINI who played three seasons at Ohio State as a tackle. And there's a couple of centers in LARRY LILJA, 6-2, 245 from Northwestern and a previous tryout with the Atlanta Falcons, and CHIP SALVESTRINI, a four-year letterman at Yankton College who is 6-3 and 250 and who had prior looks with the Chargers and with Hamilton in the CFL.
And finally, a brace of defensive ends in J.T. TURNER, 6-3, 250-pounder from Duke University who was previously with the Kansas City Chiefs and Charlotte Hornets (WFL), and 6-5, 250-pound STEVE ADIZMA from William Patterson College in New Jersey, who had a try with the Cowboys in '75; from the Canadian Football League and a former Giant draft choice is EZIL BIBBS, a 6-3, 255-pounder from Grambling, an All-Conference man three times; and an All-Big 10 choice at Michigan State, 6-3, 265-pound TONY BRUGGENTHIES makes a bid as does 6-4, 270-pound CHRIS CASIMOS from Fordham, a native of Greece."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Linebackers - A man who had previous looks from other clubs is 6-3, 225-pound EDDIE SHEATS who hails from Atlanta, played his college ball at Kansas University and was previously with the Florida Blazers (WFL), Washington Redkins and Chicago Bears. From Massachusetts University, 6-3, 225-pound NED DEANE was with Seattle and Toronto (CFL) in '76, while former Villanova letterman JERE BROWN, 6-2, 225, was in the WFL with both New York and Charlotte."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Defensive Backs - A draft pick of the Bengals, 6-0, 188-pound PETE ROME was with both Cincinnati and Tampa Bay last season after starring at Miami of Ohio. RON MEEKS, 5-9, 180-pounder from Arkansas State, was a four-year letterman there and doubled as a kick return specialist. And from North Carolina A & T comes 6-1, 195-pound SONNY HICKS who had trials with both the Rams and the Lions and who played with both Memphis and Charlotte in the WFL. Another erstwhile WFL player is LARRY ROBINSON, a 5-11, 180-pounder from Jersey City who played at Jersey City State and later with the Philadelphia Bell (WFL). Another local product is 5-10, 180-pound KEN SCARPA who hails from Clifton, New Jersey, played at Seaton Hall for four seasons and had a trial with the Jets. And from Westchester State comes 5-11, 180-pound DENNIS IANOVALE, an All-Conference player who hails from Philadelphia."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
"Kickers - Place kicker DAVE SCHMINKE, a 5-9, 180-pounder, played at California Western, had a trial with the Browns in 1975, and kicked for two seasons in minor league football. And from Mexico comes JOSE MARTINEZ, 5-11, 190-pounder who was a kicking specialist for three seasons for the Universidad Metropolitan."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Saturday, December 21, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Elmo Simmons
Running Back
12th Round
Texas-Arlington
"Assistant coach John Symank, a former head coach at Texas-Arlington, recommended Simmons as the Giants' final choice as the club was seeking help and depth not only in the running department but in the areas of kickoff and punt returns as well. He has 4.6 and 4.7 clockings in the 40.
Simmons was hampered somewhat by injuries which required knee surgery after his junior season, but had a complete recovery and contributed mightily to his club during his senior campaign. Going into that senior season, Elmo had rushed for 1,105 yards on 224 carries for an exceptional 4.9 rushing average, with touchdown bursts of 56, 56 and 51 yards included. His biggest day came against the College of the Pacific when he rushed for 143 yards.
A native of Lancaster, Texas, Elmo was a three-sport letterman in high school in football, track and basketball."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
12th Round
Texas-Arlington
"Assistant coach John Symank, a former head coach at Texas-Arlington, recommended Simmons as the Giants' final choice as the club was seeking help and depth not only in the running department but in the areas of kickoff and punt returns as well. He has 4.6 and 4.7 clockings in the 40.
Simmons was hampered somewhat by injuries which required knee surgery after his junior season, but had a complete recovery and contributed mightily to his club during his senior campaign. Going into that senior season, Elmo had rushed for 1,105 yards on 224 carries for an exceptional 4.9 rushing average, with touchdown bursts of 56, 56 and 51 yards included. His biggest day came against the College of the Pacific when he rushed for 143 yards.
A native of Lancaster, Texas, Elmo was a three-sport letterman in high school in football, track and basketball."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Thursday, December 19, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Bill Helms
Tight End
11th Round
San Diego State
"Scout Jerry Shay saw quite a bit of Helms during his collegiate career. Helms is a big, rangy guy who played tight end in a pro-style offense for the past two seasons.
He began his collegiate career at Grossmont College where he won honorable mention Little All-American honors and was a first-team All-Mission Conference choice. In his two seasons at San Diego State, he proved to be a clutch receiver and as a junior caught 20 passes for 275 yards, despite missing five games with injuries. The top days during his career at San Diego State were seven catches for 96 yards against New Mexico State and four catches for 62 yards against both North Texas State and Fresno State.
Bill was born in National City, California, and grew up in Mesa, CA, where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
11th Round
San Diego State
"Scout Jerry Shay saw quite a bit of Helms during his collegiate career. Helms is a big, rangy guy who played tight end in a pro-style offense for the past two seasons.
He began his collegiate career at Grossmont College where he won honorable mention Little All-American honors and was a first-team All-Mission Conference choice. In his two seasons at San Diego State, he proved to be a clutch receiver and as a junior caught 20 passes for 275 yards, despite missing five games with injuries. The top days during his career at San Diego State were seven catches for 96 yards against New Mexico State and four catches for 62 yards against both North Texas State and Fresno State.
Bill was born in National City, California, and grew up in Mesa, CA, where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Mike Jones
Wide Receiver
10th Round
Minnesota
"Jones was nicknamed 'Mr. Butter' at Minnesota because he was considered to be part of the 'bread and butter' of the Gopher offense. He has fine size at 6-2 and 183 and his consistent clockings of 4.5 and 4.6 in the 40 are ample proof of his speed. Scouts particularly liked his easy motion and fluid style of running his pass routes.
He missed four games early in the 1976 season because of a damaged knee but came back in the next four games to make 12 catches for a 19.0 average-per-catch and a pair of touchdowns. As a junior, over a full season without injury, Mike had 29 receptions for 473 yards and two touchdowns and averaged 19.6 per catch. As a sophomore, he set an all-time Minnesota record by catching three touchdown passes in one game (vs. Northwestern) and also totaled 136 yards in that game. As an indication of his all-around ability, Mike was also a varsity letterman in basketball. He majored in communications.
Jones won seven letters at Central High School in his hometown of Detroit- in football, basketball and track- and was the No. 1 440-yard dash man in Michigan as a runner, winning a United States Youth Games 440-yard dash championship."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
10th Round
Minnesota
"Jones was nicknamed 'Mr. Butter' at Minnesota because he was considered to be part of the 'bread and butter' of the Gopher offense. He has fine size at 6-2 and 183 and his consistent clockings of 4.5 and 4.6 in the 40 are ample proof of his speed. Scouts particularly liked his easy motion and fluid style of running his pass routes.
He missed four games early in the 1976 season because of a damaged knee but came back in the next four games to make 12 catches for a 19.0 average-per-catch and a pair of touchdowns. As a junior, over a full season without injury, Mike had 29 receptions for 473 yards and two touchdowns and averaged 19.6 per catch. As a sophomore, he set an all-time Minnesota record by catching three touchdown passes in one game (vs. Northwestern) and also totaled 136 yards in that game. As an indication of his all-around ability, Mike was also a varsity letterman in basketball. He majored in communications.
Jones won seven letters at Central High School in his hometown of Detroit- in football, basketball and track- and was the No. 1 440-yard dash man in Michigan as a runner, winning a United States Youth Games 440-yard dash championship."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
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