1979 Profile: Doug Van Horn

"Doug continues his contributions to the Giants with his leadership and ability year after year. After seeing action as an offensive tackle, he returned to guard for the 1977 campaign and ranked as one of the top offensive linemen on the club. Doug continually was graded among the best and won votes for the Pro Bowl squad of the NFC.

Doug majored in marketing at Ohio State."

-1979 Topps No. 269

1979 Profile: Gary Shirk

Tight End

No. 87

Morehead State

"A solid special teams player and a reliable tight end, Gary is one of the Giants' deep blockers on the kickoff return unit. He won his college's MVP award in 1973. Gary was a three-year letterman at Morehead State."

-1979 Topps No. 159

1979 Profile: Jimmy Robinson

"A valuable receiver for the Giants, Jimmy doubles as a return man. In 1978 he returned 19 punts for 106 yards and a 5.6 average. He had the Giants' longest reception of 1977, an 80-yarder against the Eagles.

Jimmy is one of the shortest (5-9) players on the Giants roster."

-1979 Topps No. 431

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