1979 Profile: Johnny Perkins

Wide Receiver

No. 86

Abilene Christian

"Johnny won a starting job with the Giants at wide receiver midway through his rookie campaign of 1977. Included in his catchers was a dazzling 54-yard over-the-shoulder grab against the Cowboys. He has good size and great speed."

-1979 Topps No. 7

1979 Profile: Emery Moorehead

Wide Receiver

No. 80

Colorado

"Emery enjoyed success as a rookie with the Giants in 1977. He won a starting job early in the season and showed constant improvement throughout the campaign. Blessed with outstanding speed, he's an outstanding blocker on the club's special teams.

At Colorado, Emery played in the Astro Bluebonnet Bowl."

-1979 Topps No. 372

1979 Profile: Ron Mikolajczyk

Offensive Tackle

No. 62

Tampa

"The Giants acquired Ron from the Raiders before the 1976 season and he promptly moved in as a starter at guard for the season's opener. In 1977 he switched to tackle and won a starting job on the right side. He is a solid performer.

Ron played at Toronto in 1972 and saw two seasons of action with the Memphis Southmen of the World Football League.

Ron is also a professional wrestler."

-1979 Topps No. 452

1979 Profile: John Mendenhall

Defensive Tackle

No. 64

Grambling

"A starter for the Giants since his rookie season of 1972, John was named to the All-Rookie team. Plagued by injuries during his career, he enjoyed a healthy season in 1976, leading all Giant linemen with 151 tackles, and also was credited with an interception. John ranks high in the department of 'fumbles caused.'

John was a star in the Senior Bowl."

-1979 Topps No. 393

1979 Profile: Larry Mallory

Safety

No. 34

Tennessee State

"A versatile member of the Giants' roster, Larry is an accomplished safety and an excellent specialty teams player. The holder on the club's conversion and field goal tries, he is a fierce competitor on the field."

-1979 Topps No. 62

1979 Profile: Doug Kotar

Running Back

No. 44

Kentucky

"Doug came to the Giants prior to the 1974 season and became an instant celebrity. He led the NFC in rushing during the preseason with 391 yards and a 5.8 average.

Doug ran back a kickoff for a 90-yard touchdown in his first varsity game at Kentucky."

-1979 Topps No. 352

1979 Profile: Brian Kelley

"Brian continues to be a solid hitter and hard-nosed player. A regular weakside linebacker for the Giants, he's counted on to turn in key plays for the club.

Brian once worked for the Dallas Cowboys in their training camp."

-1979 Topps No. 248