R.I.P. Homer Jones

1978 Profile: Gary Shirk

Tight End

No. 87

Morehead State

"Signed by the Giants in 1976, Gary made the club as a reserve tight end and also contributed as a specialty teams performer. A two-year veteran of the World Football League with the Memphis Southmen, he became a starter in Hackensack last season.

Gary caught 49 passes in WFL play, totaling 936 yards. He was Morehead State's MVP for 1973."

-1978 Topps No. 54

1978 Profile: Jimmy Robinson

Wide Receiver

No. 85

Georgia Tech

"Jimmy won a berth on the Giants' squad with gritty performances and became a starter in 1976. He had the distinction of scoring the first Giant touchdown in Hackensack with a 30-yard scoring reception against the Cowboys. He returned 20 kickoffs in 1976 for a 22.2 average and 24 punts for a 4.4 average.

Jimmy was noted for dramatic and spectacular catches at Georgia Tech."

-1978 Topps No. 139

1978 Profile: Ray Rhodes

Wide Receiver-Cornerback

No. 22

Tulsa

"Ray made the transition from wide receiver to cornerback in 1977 and was credited with two interceptions for 59 yards including a return of 40 yards. As a receiver he specialized in circus catches, making numerous near-impossible receptions.

Ray plays the trombone."

-1978 Topps No. 188

1978 Profile: Clyde Powers

Strong Safety

No. 29

Oklahoma

"Clyde won himself a spot on the Giants' roster as a rookie in 1974 with fine work during the preseason. He had a key interception in a Monday night game against the Bills in 1975.

Clyde was an All-Big Eight selection at Oklahoma. He had eight interceptions in college.

Clyde lists bowling among his favorite hobbies."

-1978 Topps No. 452

1978 Profile: Johnny Perkins

Wide Receiver

No. 81

Abilene Christian

"One of the Giants' leading receivers in 1977, his rookie campaign with the club, Johnny had a long gainer of 54 yards last season.

He began his college career at Ranger J.C. in Texas, then transferred to Abilene Christian where he had a dramatic first season. Johnny caught 50 passes for 1,195 yards and 12 touchdowns to lead NAIA receivers during his junior campaign. He specialized in 100- and 200-yard dashes on the Abilene Christian track team."

-1978 Topps No. 311

1978 Profile: Emery Moorehead

Wide Receiver

No. 80

Colorado

"Possessed with outstanding versatility, Emery was one of the Giants' leading receivers during his rookie campaign of 1977. He has sure hands and was also used on kickoff returns.

He has 4.5 speed in the 40-yard dash and was used as both a running back and flanker at Colorado. He earned the title of 'Most Underrated Player at Colorado.'

Emery worked at a campus television station at Colorado."

-1978 Topps No. 228