Safety
No. 21
Arnold
"Johnny Unitas isn't the only pro football player with a sandlot-to-big league story to tell his grandchildren. Webb was plucked off the semi-pro ranks of Connecticut on the advice of Andy Robustelli. Inked as a free agent in 1961, Allan wasn't placed on the active list until a series of injuries hit the club's secondary ranks. During 1962, Allan won himself a regular spot at right safety and remained there until beaten out by Dick Pesonen last season. But he's out to win back his job in '64.
Webb's school, Arnold, is now defunct, but Allan won letters in track and baseball, as well as on the gridiron there."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
Friday, June 27, 2014
1964 Profile: Joe Walton
Tight End
No. 80
Pittsburgh
"Walton was bothered by knee trouble last season but underwent surgery during the off-season to correct it. Used at the tight end spot, he was on the receiving end of 26 passes, good for 371 yards and six touchdowns. Walton, a top-notch blocker, was obtained by the New Yorkers in July 1961 as part of a six-player trade with the Washington Redskins.
Joe was the 'Skins top draft pick in 1957, being used as a defensive end during his initial season. He was shifted to offensive end in '58 and has remained there ever since. Joe's best season with the Giants was '61 when he caught 36 passes for 544 yards.
His father was Frank (Tiger) Walton, one of Pitt's and the 'Skins best guards."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
No. 80
Pittsburgh
"Walton was bothered by knee trouble last season but underwent surgery during the off-season to correct it. Used at the tight end spot, he was on the receiving end of 26 passes, good for 371 yards and six touchdowns. Walton, a top-notch blocker, was obtained by the New Yorkers in July 1961 as part of a six-player trade with the Washington Redskins.
Joe was the 'Skins top draft pick in 1957, being used as a defensive end during his initial season. He was shifted to offensive end in '58 and has remained there ever since. Joe's best season with the Giants was '61 when he caught 36 passes for 544 yards.
His father was Frank (Tiger) Walton, one of Pitt's and the 'Skins best guards."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
1964 Profile: Mickey Walker
Linebacker-Center
No. 64
Michigan State
"When Mickey joined the Giants as a free agent in 1961, he was tried as a linebacker. Failing to make the squad at that position, Walker shifted to guard, filling in at that spot during his rookie campaign. But in 1962, Mickey was switched to the post he originally failed at - linebacker. That's where he's been used ever since, as well as at guard and center on the offensive unit. An aggressive rock 'em-sock 'em type of player, Mickey is one of the most popular Giants.
Mickey (real name George) was a fine guard and linebacker at Michigan State but was overlooked in the draft. A participant in the 1960 Blue-Gray Game, he hopes to become a coach after his playing days are over."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
No. 64
Michigan State
"When Mickey joined the Giants as a free agent in 1961, he was tried as a linebacker. Failing to make the squad at that position, Walker shifted to guard, filling in at that spot during his rookie campaign. But in 1962, Mickey was switched to the post he originally failed at - linebacker. That's where he's been used ever since, as well as at guard and center on the offensive unit. An aggressive rock 'em-sock 'em type of player, Mickey is one of the most popular Giants.
Mickey (real name George) was a fine guard and linebacker at Michigan State but was overlooked in the draft. A participant in the 1960 Blue-Gray Game, he hopes to become a coach after his playing days are over."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
1964 Profile: Jack Stroud
Offensive Tackle
No. 66
Tennessee
"Hampered by a trick knee for many years, Stroud underwent an operation over the winter for the removal of knee cartilage in the hopes that his outstanding grid career can continue on its usual high level. Known as one of the best running guards in the game since donning a Giant uniform in 1953, the burly Stroud was switched to tackle in 1962 when the need arose. Jack, of course, did his usual workmanlike job.
Stroud gained All-America honors at Tennessee in 1951, being chosen fourth in the draft by the Giants. Due to two years of service as an army officer, Jack wasn't able to report until '53. He suffered knee injuries in 1957 and '58, but made comebacks then. So don't count him out yet."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
No. 66
Tennessee
"Hampered by a trick knee for many years, Stroud underwent an operation over the winter for the removal of knee cartilage in the hopes that his outstanding grid career can continue on its usual high level. Known as one of the best running guards in the game since donning a Giant uniform in 1953, the burly Stroud was switched to tackle in 1962 when the need arose. Jack, of course, did his usual workmanlike job.
Stroud gained All-America honors at Tennessee in 1951, being chosen fourth in the draft by the Giants. Due to two years of service as an army officer, Jack wasn't able to report until '53. He suffered knee injuries in 1957 and '58, but made comebacks then. So don't count him out yet."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
1964 Profile: Tom Scott
Linebacker
No. 82
Virginia
"Victim of a broken arm during the championship playoff game against the Chicago Bears, Tom Scott is back, good as new, at his familiar right linebacking post for this campaign. The veteran has been with the club since 1959, coming from the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade for end Ken MacAfee and guard Gerry Huth.
Scott was originally drafted fifth by the Los Angeles Rams for 1953, but was secured by the Eagles in September of '53 before getting into a league contest for LA. A defensive end with Philadelphia's famed 'Suicide Seven,' Scott has become one of the better linebackers in the senior pro loop."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
No. 82
Virginia
"Victim of a broken arm during the championship playoff game against the Chicago Bears, Tom Scott is back, good as new, at his familiar right linebacking post for this campaign. The veteran has been with the club since 1959, coming from the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade for end Ken MacAfee and guard Gerry Huth.
Scott was originally drafted fifth by the Los Angeles Rams for 1953, but was secured by the Eagles in September of '53 before getting into a league contest for LA. A defensive end with Philadelphia's famed 'Suicide Seven,' Scott has become one of the better linebackers in the senior pro loop."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
1964 Profile: Dick Pesonen
Safety
No. 25
Minnesota-Duluth
"Off his fine performance of last season, Pesonen ranks as the Giants' regular left safetyman. His dogged covering and spirited play enabled him to finally win the post after being used spottily since his arrival from the Minnesota Vikings. Dick was obtained from the Giants in 1962 in exchange for veteran linebacker Cliff Livingston and a high draft pick.
Pesonen began his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers in 1960, being signed as a free agent after starring at the U. of Minnesota's Duluth branch. The Vikings obtained him in the player pool contributed by the other teams to help stock the fledgling outfit.
Though a New York resident now, Dick still loves to hunt and fish."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
No. 25
Minnesota-Duluth
"Off his fine performance of last season, Pesonen ranks as the Giants' regular left safetyman. His dogged covering and spirited play enabled him to finally win the post after being used spottily since his arrival from the Minnesota Vikings. Dick was obtained from the Giants in 1962 in exchange for veteran linebacker Cliff Livingston and a high draft pick.
Pesonen began his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers in 1960, being signed as a free agent after starring at the U. of Minnesota's Duluth branch. The Vikings obtained him in the player pool contributed by the other teams to help stock the fledgling outfit.
Though a New York resident now, Dick still loves to hunt and fish."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
1964 Profile: Jim Patton
Safety
No. 20
Mississippi
"An All-Pro selection at the safetyman spot six times, Patton also doubles as assistant defensive coach under Andy Robustelli. Jimmy's principal assignment is to work with the halfbacks and safetymen on pass defense.
Patton brought down six enemy passes last season. The still-fleet veteran led the league in 1958 with 11 interceptions and tied for second in 1961 with eight. The Giants' right safety was the Giants' eighth pick in 1955. During his rookie campaign, Jimmy hit paydirt by scoring six-pointers on a 98-yard kickoff return and a 70-yard punt return in the same contest. Patton also starred in track and baseball while at Ole Miss."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
No. 20
Mississippi
"An All-Pro selection at the safetyman spot six times, Patton also doubles as assistant defensive coach under Andy Robustelli. Jimmy's principal assignment is to work with the halfbacks and safetymen on pass defense.
Patton brought down six enemy passes last season. The still-fleet veteran led the league in 1958 with 11 interceptions and tied for second in 1961 with eight. The Giants' right safety was the Giants' eighth pick in 1955. During his rookie campaign, Jimmy hit paydirt by scoring six-pointers on a 98-yard kickoff return and a 70-yard punt return in the same contest. Patton also starred in track and baseball while at Ole Miss."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
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