1978 Profile: Doug Van Horn

Guard

No. 63

Ohio State

"Doug joined the Giants in 1967. He won a starting job at guard and has been a first-stringer ever since. He had a stellar season in 1972 when the Giants led the NFL in total offense and allowed the fewest quarterback sacks in the league. Doug moved to right tackle in 1974 and had another solid campaign.

He's a particularly effective pass blocker and on the run, he has been a team leader the past 11 seasons.

Doug works as a stockbroker during the off-season."

-1978 Topps No. 372

R.I.P. Johnie Cooks

1978 Profile: Jim Stienke

Free Safety

No. 20

Southwest Texas State

"A solid player at both the corner and free safety positions, Jim is capable of getting the job done. He had the distinction of scoring a touchdown against the Broncos in 1976 by covering a blocked punt in the end zone.

Jim was an All-Conference college pick."

-1978 Topps No. 208

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