Tight End
7th Round
USC
"The highly rated tight end of top-rated USC was a two-year starter for the Trojans after starting his collegiate career as a linebacker, initially at El Camino Junior College before his transfer to Southern California. A clutch performer for his two seasons with USC, the 6'2", 225-pounder concluded his collegiate career in winning fashion, including the decisive touchdown catch from Pat Haden against Ohio State in the Rose Bowl and subsequent impressive work in both the East-West Shrine Game and Senior Bowl. His prowess for catching the ball has been evident in the past two years as Jim has twice been named first team All-Pac 8 in addition to All-American mentions."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
Friday, October 30, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
1975 Rookie Profile: Robert Giblin
Defensive Back
4th Round
Houston
"A solid 6'2", 250-pounder who has clocked 4.6 in the 40, Giblin was named a first team All-American by the Sporting News and was additionally a preseason All-American selection by Playboy Magazine. A pre-med student at Houston, Giblin was also honored by his selection to the All-Academic All-American team.
In his last two seasons, Robert had eight pass interceptions for 131 yards returned, with one of those being a 52-yard touchdown return in his junior year. He also led the team in fumble recoveries for those two seasons with a total of five and doubled as a fine punt return man. He had seven returns for 113 yards in his senior year, a 16.1 average, with a long return of 51 yards.
A native of Port Neches Groves, Texas, just outside of Houston, Robert was an All-State performer in football as a two-way player, a split end on offense and a cornerback on defense as well as a linebacker. He was an outstanding golfer in high school, winning two letters in that sport."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
4th Round
Houston
"A solid 6'2", 250-pounder who has clocked 4.6 in the 40, Giblin was named a first team All-American by the Sporting News and was additionally a preseason All-American selection by Playboy Magazine. A pre-med student at Houston, Giblin was also honored by his selection to the All-Academic All-American team.
In his last two seasons, Robert had eight pass interceptions for 131 yards returned, with one of those being a 52-yard touchdown return in his junior year. He also led the team in fumble recoveries for those two seasons with a total of five and doubled as a fine punt return man. He had seven returns for 113 yards in his senior year, a 16.1 average, with a long return of 51 yards.
A native of Port Neches Groves, Texas, just outside of Houston, Robert was an All-State performer in football as a two-way player, a split end on offense and a cornerback on defense as well as a linebacker. He was an outstanding golfer in high school, winning two letters in that sport."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
Monday, October 26, 2015
1975 Rookie Profile: Danny Buggs
Wide Receiver
3rd Round
West Virginia
"This wide receiver won All-American honors in both his junior and senior seasons at West Virginia and made the Kodak All-American team as a junior. Buggs was also a two-year letterman in track with clockings of 9.5 in the 100 and 48.3 in an indoor 440-yard event. He was selected as the West Virginia Track MVP as a junior and also as the West Virginia State Amateur Athlete of the Year that same season.
Danny's statistics show a three-year harvest of 86 pass receptions for 1,796 yards and 15 touchdown receptions and a solid average-per-catch figure of 20.8. He was also used on running plays, reverses and end-arounds and in three seasons carried 36 times for 553 yards, an average of 15.3 yards per carry and six more touchdowns, and added even more lustre to his credentials by being a punt return man, showing 41 returns for 299 yards and three more touchdowns!
A native of Atlanta, Danny starred in all sports in high school in his hometown- as a running back and receiver in football and as a sprinter in track in the 100 through 440 and in relay events."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
3rd Round
West Virginia
"This wide receiver won All-American honors in both his junior and senior seasons at West Virginia and made the Kodak All-American team as a junior. Buggs was also a two-year letterman in track with clockings of 9.5 in the 100 and 48.3 in an indoor 440-yard event. He was selected as the West Virginia Track MVP as a junior and also as the West Virginia State Amateur Athlete of the Year that same season.
Danny's statistics show a three-year harvest of 86 pass receptions for 1,796 yards and 15 touchdown receptions and a solid average-per-catch figure of 20.8. He was also used on running plays, reverses and end-arounds and in three seasons carried 36 times for 553 yards, an average of 15.3 yards per carry and six more touchdowns, and added even more lustre to his credentials by being a punt return man, showing 41 returns for 299 yards and three more touchdowns!
A native of Atlanta, Danny starred in all sports in high school in his hometown- as a running back and receiver in football and as a sprinter in track in the 100 through 440 and in relay events."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
Saturday, October 24, 2015
1975 Rookie Profile: Al Simpson
Offensive Tackle
2nd Round
Colorado State
"An All-Western Athletic Conference choice, Simpson starred in this year's East-West Shrine Game in San Francisco where he attracted the attention of pro scouts.
He began his collegiate career at McCook Junior College in Nebraska before moving to Colorado State as a defensive tackle. He was switched to offensive tackle as a sophomore and started for three seasons at left tackle. Teamed with Mark Mullaney, a first round choice of the Vikings, Simpson helped Colorado State to that No. 1 ranking nationally in pass offense with solid pass blocking all season long. As a three-year letterman at Colorado State, he was also elected co-captain his senior year and displayed outstanding leadership qualities.
Born in Pittsburgh, Simpson played his high school football at Wilkinsburg High School in that city and also earned letters as a shot-putter on the track team. He still resides in his hometown."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
2nd Round
Colorado State
"An All-Western Athletic Conference choice, Simpson starred in this year's East-West Shrine Game in San Francisco where he attracted the attention of pro scouts.
He began his collegiate career at McCook Junior College in Nebraska before moving to Colorado State as a defensive tackle. He was switched to offensive tackle as a sophomore and started for three seasons at left tackle. Teamed with Mark Mullaney, a first round choice of the Vikings, Simpson helped Colorado State to that No. 1 ranking nationally in pass offense with solid pass blocking all season long. As a three-year letterman at Colorado State, he was also elected co-captain his senior year and displayed outstanding leadership qualities.
Born in Pittsburgh, Simpson played his high school football at Wilkinsburg High School in that city and also earned letters as a shot-putter on the track team. He still resides in his hometown."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
1975 Profile: Mickey Zofko
Running Back
No. 34
Auburn
"Zofko came to the Giants on waivers from the Detroit Lions at the cutdown date last year and played in 11 games for New York as the leader of the special teams. Nicknamed 'Capain Crunch' while at Detroit where he was special teams captain, Zofko was rated the top special team player in the NFC last year by Pro Football Weekly. He specializes in destroying he wedge on kickoff units and is a deadly tackler and dedicated performer. Mickey had one kickoff return for 14 yards.
He also can do the job at running back as a reserve. Originally a No. 9 draft choice of the Lions, Mickey played four seasons there with 18 attempts for 61 yards rushing, four pass receptions for 30 yards, and 27 kickoff returns for 623 yards and a 23.1 average.
Mickey earned three letters at Auburn as a running back and played in the Gator Bowl, Bluebonnet Bowl, Senior Bowl and Coaches' All-American Bowl games.
He was born in Warren, Ohio but grew up in Melbourne, Florida where he was a Little League standout and starred at Melbourne High School.
Mickey is an avid golfer."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 34
Auburn
"Zofko came to the Giants on waivers from the Detroit Lions at the cutdown date last year and played in 11 games for New York as the leader of the special teams. Nicknamed 'Capain Crunch' while at Detroit where he was special teams captain, Zofko was rated the top special team player in the NFC last year by Pro Football Weekly. He specializes in destroying he wedge on kickoff units and is a deadly tackler and dedicated performer. Mickey had one kickoff return for 14 yards.
He also can do the job at running back as a reserve. Originally a No. 9 draft choice of the Lions, Mickey played four seasons there with 18 attempts for 61 yards rushing, four pass receptions for 30 yards, and 27 kickoff returns for 623 yards and a 23.1 average.
Mickey earned three letters at Auburn as a running back and played in the Gator Bowl, Bluebonnet Bowl, Senior Bowl and Coaches' All-American Bowl games.
He was born in Warren, Ohio but grew up in Melbourne, Florida where he was a Little League standout and starred at Melbourne High School.
Mickey is an avid golfer."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
Monday, October 19, 2015
1975 Profile: Willie Young
Offensive Tackle
No. 69
Grambling
"Signed as a free agent in 1966 by the Giants, Willie has been the starting left tackle for the Giants for the past seven seasons. Called 'Sugar Bear' by his teammates, Young was originally a defensive tackle in his rookie year, then made the move to offense the following year as a reserve and won a starting job in 1968.
Not tall for an offensive tackle, Young makes up for that with quickness and great strength and 100% desire. He has also racked up some stats as a tackle, including two kickoff returns for six yards ... three rushing attempts on laterals for two yards ... and has caught two passes, one for eight yards and one for minus-five!
Young earned three letters at Grambling as an offensive guard, winning MVP honors in his senior year and All-American NAIA mention as well. He also played in the Pecan Bowl and when he wasn't playing football, he sang as a bass in the Grambling choir.
Willie was born in Ruston, Louisiana into a family of eight children. His father, Reverend James Young, is a minister in Ruston. Willie spends the off-seasons as a guidance counselor at Grambling."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 69
Grambling
"Signed as a free agent in 1966 by the Giants, Willie has been the starting left tackle for the Giants for the past seven seasons. Called 'Sugar Bear' by his teammates, Young was originally a defensive tackle in his rookie year, then made the move to offense the following year as a reserve and won a starting job in 1968.
Not tall for an offensive tackle, Young makes up for that with quickness and great strength and 100% desire. He has also racked up some stats as a tackle, including two kickoff returns for six yards ... three rushing attempts on laterals for two yards ... and has caught two passes, one for eight yards and one for minus-five!
Young earned three letters at Grambling as an offensive guard, winning MVP honors in his senior year and All-American NAIA mention as well. He also played in the Pecan Bowl and when he wasn't playing football, he sang as a bass in the Grambling choir.
Willie was born in Ruston, Louisiana into a family of eight children. His father, Reverend James Young, is a minister in Ruston. Willie spends the off-seasons as a guidance counselor at Grambling."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
Sunday, October 18, 2015
1975 Profile: Larry Watkins
Running Back
No. 36
Alcorn A & M
"The Giants obtained Watkins for a draft choice from the Buffalo Bills during the off-season. Originally signed as a free agent by Detroit in 1969, Larry played one season there, and was traded to Philadelphia in 1970.
After three seasons as a reserve, Larry was traded to Buffalo and became a starter with O.J. Simpson in 1973, carrying 98 times for 414 yards, a 4.2 average, and two touchdowns. He had 105 yards rushing in 18 carries in the season opener against New England, then proved to be a fine blocker that year as O.J. had his 2,000-yard season.
Watkins was a three-year letterman at Alcorn A & M and was named co-captain in his senior year. He also played in the Orange Bowl classic that year.
He was born in Bessemer, Alabama and played his high school sports at J.S. Abrams High in Bessemer. Larry now lives in Camden, New Jersey and has taught in the Camden school system during the off-seasons."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 36
Alcorn A & M
"The Giants obtained Watkins for a draft choice from the Buffalo Bills during the off-season. Originally signed as a free agent by Detroit in 1969, Larry played one season there, and was traded to Philadelphia in 1970.
After three seasons as a reserve, Larry was traded to Buffalo and became a starter with O.J. Simpson in 1973, carrying 98 times for 414 yards, a 4.2 average, and two touchdowns. He had 105 yards rushing in 18 carries in the season opener against New England, then proved to be a fine blocker that year as O.J. had his 2,000-yard season.
Watkins was a three-year letterman at Alcorn A & M and was named co-captain in his senior year. He also played in the Orange Bowl classic that year.
He was born in Bessemer, Alabama and played his high school sports at J.S. Abrams High in Bessemer. Larry now lives in Camden, New Jersey and has taught in the Camden school system during the off-seasons."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
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