Quarterback
No. 11
San Diego State
"Shaw was signed as a free agent by the Giants late last season and was on the roster for the final five games but did not appear.
Originally a No. 2 draft choice of the Buffalo Bills, he became an instant starter there in 1970 and was named the AFC Rookie of the Year, completing 178 passes in 321 attempts for 2,507 yards and a 55.5% accuracy. He set a Bills record that year with 24 completions in one game.
Shaw was the Bills' starting quarterback for three seasons until he was sidelined by an injury in 1973 and lost the job to Joe Ferguson. He was traded to St. Louis for wide receiver Ahmad Rashad in 1974 but sat out that entire season, and after reserve duty in 1975 was released and was briefly with the Green Bay Packers in 1976 before signing on with the Giants. He spent this past off-season working out at Giants Stadium.
Shaw began his collegiate career at Mt. San Antonio Junior College, then moved on to San Diego State where he was a dynamic quarterback setting all kinds of passing records there, including 39 career touchdown receptions. In 1969, he set still another record by throwing nine touchdown passes in one game. Dennis played in the Senior Bowl, Pasadena Bowl, East-West Shrine Game, Coaches' All-America Game and College All-Star Game. He received a degree in physical education.
Dennis Wendell Shaw was born in Los Angeles and starred at Pomona Boys' Catholic High School in LaVerne, California. Skiing, tennis, fishing, golf and camping all rank high on his list of hobbies."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Monday, February 25, 2019
Sunday, February 3, 2019
1977 Profile: Jimmy Robinson
Wide Receiver
No. 85
Georgia Tech
"Signed by the Giants as a free agent prior to the 1976 training camp, Robinson won himself a berth by gritty performances in the preseason games and became a starting wide receiver early in the season, playing 12 games.. He finished the year with 18 receptions for 249 yards and put himself in the Giant record book by scoring the first Giant touchdown at brand new Giants Stadium, a 30-yard dazzler against the Dallas Cowboys. This tough little guy also doubled as a return man and had 20 kickoff returns for a 22.2 average and 24 punt returns for a 4.4 average.
He was the No. 15 draft choice of the Atlanta Falcons in 1975, but was released on the final and subsequently signed by the Giants.
Robinson was an outstanding wide receiver at Georgia Tech, winning three letters as a starter there and making any number of outstanding catches. He finished his college career with 101 receptions for 1,633 yards and 13 touchdowns.
James Peter Robinson was born in New York City but attended high school in Georgia where he was an all-around standout at Ridgeview High School in Atlanta. Jimmy's parents reside in Westchester County, N.Y., but Jimmy and his wife spend the off-seasons in Marietta, Ga."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 85
Georgia Tech
"Signed by the Giants as a free agent prior to the 1976 training camp, Robinson won himself a berth by gritty performances in the preseason games and became a starting wide receiver early in the season, playing 12 games.. He finished the year with 18 receptions for 249 yards and put himself in the Giant record book by scoring the first Giant touchdown at brand new Giants Stadium, a 30-yard dazzler against the Dallas Cowboys. This tough little guy also doubled as a return man and had 20 kickoff returns for a 22.2 average and 24 punt returns for a 4.4 average.
He was the No. 15 draft choice of the Atlanta Falcons in 1975, but was released on the final and subsequently signed by the Giants.
Robinson was an outstanding wide receiver at Georgia Tech, winning three letters as a starter there and making any number of outstanding catches. He finished his college career with 101 receptions for 1,633 yards and 13 touchdowns.
James Peter Robinson was born in New York City but attended high school in Georgia where he was an all-around standout at Ridgeview High School in Atlanta. Jimmy's parents reside in Westchester County, N.Y., but Jimmy and his wife spend the off-seasons in Marietta, Ga."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Thursday, January 10, 2019
1977 Profile: Steve Ramsey
Quarterback
No. 17
North Texas State
"Has Sonny Jurgensen's build but not his arm. He's as uncertain as this country's water supply; some games he looks like Sam Baugh, other games he looks like Sam Ervin. Denver dumped him, although it was called a trade for Craig Morton. Ramsey threw 11 touchdown passes but also 13 interceptions.
Born in Dallas, Ramsey attended North Texas State where he was a passing fool. He was groomed to replace Charley Johnson in the Mile High City, and the project proved to be a mile over Ramsey's head. Now he is tossed in against reject Dennis Shaw and someone named Jerry Goldsteyn- Ramsey could become the No. 1 quarterback by default."
-Dave Newhouse, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football, 1977 Edition
"The Giants obtained Ramsey from the Denver Broncos in an off-season trade that sent Craig Morton to the Broncos. Ramsey was the starting quarterback for the Broncos in 1975 and 1976, showing 256 completions in 503 attempts for 3,493 yards and 25 touchdowns in those two years. His Bronco career marks were 919 attempts, 456 completions for 6,437 yards and 35 touchdowns. Originally a No. 5 draft choice of New Orleans, Steve had a brief stint there in 1970 before being traded to Denver in 1971.
Last season, in a 14-13 squeaker over the Giants, Steve was 8-for-14 for 104 yards and touchdown passes to Riley Odoms and Haven Moses before being kayoed on a sack by Jack Gregory.
Steve was a three-time All-Missouri Valley Conference choice at North Texas State and held NCAA career records at that time with 491 completions for 7,076 yards and 69 touchdown passes. He earned a B.B.A. degree in college.
Stephen Wayne Ramsey was born in Dallas, Texas and was a stellar all-around athlete at W.W. Samuel High School in Big D. Steve is in the custom home construction business in Dallas in the off-season. He lists fishing and hunting as his favorite hobbies."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 17
North Texas State
"Has Sonny Jurgensen's build but not his arm. He's as uncertain as this country's water supply; some games he looks like Sam Baugh, other games he looks like Sam Ervin. Denver dumped him, although it was called a trade for Craig Morton. Ramsey threw 11 touchdown passes but also 13 interceptions.
Born in Dallas, Ramsey attended North Texas State where he was a passing fool. He was groomed to replace Charley Johnson in the Mile High City, and the project proved to be a mile over Ramsey's head. Now he is tossed in against reject Dennis Shaw and someone named Jerry Goldsteyn- Ramsey could become the No. 1 quarterback by default."
-Dave Newhouse, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football, 1977 Edition
"The Giants obtained Ramsey from the Denver Broncos in an off-season trade that sent Craig Morton to the Broncos. Ramsey was the starting quarterback for the Broncos in 1975 and 1976, showing 256 completions in 503 attempts for 3,493 yards and 25 touchdowns in those two years. His Bronco career marks were 919 attempts, 456 completions for 6,437 yards and 35 touchdowns. Originally a No. 5 draft choice of New Orleans, Steve had a brief stint there in 1970 before being traded to Denver in 1971.
Last season, in a 14-13 squeaker over the Giants, Steve was 8-for-14 for 104 yards and touchdown passes to Riley Odoms and Haven Moses before being kayoed on a sack by Jack Gregory.
Steve was a three-time All-Missouri Valley Conference choice at North Texas State and held NCAA career records at that time with 491 completions for 7,076 yards and 69 touchdown passes. He earned a B.B.A. degree in college.
Stephen Wayne Ramsey was born in Dallas, Texas and was a stellar all-around athlete at W.W. Samuel High School in Big D. Steve is in the custom home construction business in Dallas in the off-season. He lists fishing and hunting as his favorite hobbies."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
1977 Profile: Ray Rhodes
Wide Receiver-Cornerback
No. 82
Tulsa
"Rhodes was the 10th round draft pick of the Giants and proved to be a valuable utility man with versatility. The swift youngster was a reserve wide receiver, catching nine passes for 138 yards and a 15.3 average, and also led the club in punt returns with 10 for 124 yards, including a 40-yarder which set up a touchdown against Kansas City. Ray also had a kickoff return for 27 yards and blocked a punt against the Eagles on special team duty in 1975.
That year, Ray won a starting job at wide receiver in competition against vets Bob Grim and Don Herrmann and proved to be as dangerous as any wide receiver in the division. All told, he had 26 catches for 537 yards, and his 20.7 yards-per-catch average was the best in the entire NFL. His six touchdown catches led the Giants in that department.
Ray specializes in circus catches, making any number of near-impossible receptions, and he also becomes a threat after he catches the ball, with wicked moves and good speed and running ability.
Last season, playing 13 games, Ray suffered minor injuries which hampered him and ended the year with 16 catches for 305 yards and a touchdown, a 63-yarder against the Redskins in the season opener.
He began his collegiate career at TCU as a running back, showing 786 yards on 176 carries for a 4.9 average, then transferred to Tulsa where he was a wide receiver and a teammate of Drew Pearson of the Cowboys. Rhodes had 43 catches in two seasons for five touchdowns and averaged 26.1 on kickoff returns. He also earned two letters in track.
Raymond Rhodes was born in Mexia, Texas and played football, basketball and ran track at Mexia High School. He now lives in Dallas."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 82
Tulsa
"Rhodes was the 10th round draft pick of the Giants and proved to be a valuable utility man with versatility. The swift youngster was a reserve wide receiver, catching nine passes for 138 yards and a 15.3 average, and also led the club in punt returns with 10 for 124 yards, including a 40-yarder which set up a touchdown against Kansas City. Ray also had a kickoff return for 27 yards and blocked a punt against the Eagles on special team duty in 1975.
That year, Ray won a starting job at wide receiver in competition against vets Bob Grim and Don Herrmann and proved to be as dangerous as any wide receiver in the division. All told, he had 26 catches for 537 yards, and his 20.7 yards-per-catch average was the best in the entire NFL. His six touchdown catches led the Giants in that department.
Ray specializes in circus catches, making any number of near-impossible receptions, and he also becomes a threat after he catches the ball, with wicked moves and good speed and running ability.
Last season, playing 13 games, Ray suffered minor injuries which hampered him and ended the year with 16 catches for 305 yards and a touchdown, a 63-yarder against the Redskins in the season opener.
He began his collegiate career at TCU as a running back, showing 786 yards on 176 carries for a 4.9 average, then transferred to Tulsa where he was a wide receiver and a teammate of Drew Pearson of the Cowboys. Rhodes had 43 catches in two seasons for five touchdowns and averaged 26.1 on kickoff returns. He also earned two letters in track.
Raymond Rhodes was born in Mexia, Texas and played football, basketball and ran track at Mexia High School. He now lives in Dallas."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Sunday, December 9, 2018
1977 Profile: Clyde Powers
Strong Safety
No. 29
Oklahoma
"The No. 5 draft choice of the Giants in 1974, Powers won himself a spot on the club with fine work during the preseason. He played in all 14 regular season games as a strong safety and special team man and showed versatility and potential. Clyde started at strong safety in seven games and proved to be a fine hitter.
In 1975, he moved into the starting job at strong safety and had himself a big season. Clyde was among the league leaders in tackles, covered extremely well and had three interceptions, including a big one in the win over Buffalo on Monday Night. Last year, he again came up with a solid season's work, playing all 14 games, getting a pass interception and leading the secondary with 108 tackles.
A three-year letterman at Oklahoma, Powers was an All-Big Eight selection in his senior year and was picked to play in both the Senior Bowl and the Blue-Grey postseason games. He had eight interceptions in his collegiate career, including two touchdown returns against Kansas and Clemson.
Clyde Powers was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma, where his father was stationed in the Army, and was a three-sport standout at Lawton High School. He lists fishing and bowling as his favorite hobbies."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 29
Oklahoma
"The No. 5 draft choice of the Giants in 1974, Powers won himself a spot on the club with fine work during the preseason. He played in all 14 regular season games as a strong safety and special team man and showed versatility and potential. Clyde started at strong safety in seven games and proved to be a fine hitter.
In 1975, he moved into the starting job at strong safety and had himself a big season. Clyde was among the league leaders in tackles, covered extremely well and had three interceptions, including a big one in the win over Buffalo on Monday Night. Last year, he again came up with a solid season's work, playing all 14 games, getting a pass interception and leading the secondary with 108 tackles.
A three-year letterman at Oklahoma, Powers was an All-Big Eight selection in his senior year and was picked to play in both the Senior Bowl and the Blue-Grey postseason games. He had eight interceptions in his collegiate career, including two touchdown returns against Kansas and Clemson.
Clyde Powers was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma, where his father was stationed in the Army, and was a three-sport standout at Lawton High School. He lists fishing and bowling as his favorite hobbies."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Thursday, November 15, 2018
1977 Profile: Tom Mullen
Offensive Tackle
No. 73
Southwest Missouri State
"The No. 2 draft choice of the Giants in 1974 but not as heralded an arrival as John Hicks, Mullen nonetheless proved to be a stellar addition to the club. Like Hicks, he stepped right into the starting lineup, at left guard, and performed with distinction. Mullen was also named to the All-NFL Rookie team by UPI, Pro Football Weekly and the Pro Football Writer's Association, giving the Giants both guard positions on those rookie teams.
Nicknamed 'Moon' for obvious reasons, Mullen proved to be an outstanding pass blocker, perhaps as fine a pass blocker one year removed from college as the Giants have ever had. Like Hicks, he has the potential to become an All-Pro at his position.
He continued his top-flight work in 1975 at both left guard and left tackle but was hampered by a shoulder injury and missed several games. When he was healthy, he was a bulwark. During the off-season Tom underwent successful surgery on his bothersome shoulder problem, then suffered a bicep rupture ... but came back last year to play strongly at left tackle throughout the year until he went down with a knee injury in the 12th game, underwent surgery and missed the final two contests after playing the first 12.
Tom earned four letters at Southwest Missouri State as a tackle, and his honors included All-Conference twice, honorable mention All-American twice and team MVP and captain in his senior campaign.
Thomas Patrick Mullen was born in St. Louis and played his high school sports at Vianney High School in Kirkwood, Missouri. Moon lists swimming and water skiing as his favorite hobbies, as well as golf and tennis."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
No. 73
Southwest Missouri State
"The No. 2 draft choice of the Giants in 1974 but not as heralded an arrival as John Hicks, Mullen nonetheless proved to be a stellar addition to the club. Like Hicks, he stepped right into the starting lineup, at left guard, and performed with distinction. Mullen was also named to the All-NFL Rookie team by UPI, Pro Football Weekly and the Pro Football Writer's Association, giving the Giants both guard positions on those rookie teams.
Nicknamed 'Moon' for obvious reasons, Mullen proved to be an outstanding pass blocker, perhaps as fine a pass blocker one year removed from college as the Giants have ever had. Like Hicks, he has the potential to become an All-Pro at his position.
He continued his top-flight work in 1975 at both left guard and left tackle but was hampered by a shoulder injury and missed several games. When he was healthy, he was a bulwark. During the off-season Tom underwent successful surgery on his bothersome shoulder problem, then suffered a bicep rupture ... but came back last year to play strongly at left tackle throughout the year until he went down with a knee injury in the 12th game, underwent surgery and missed the final two contests after playing the first 12.
Tom earned four letters at Southwest Missouri State as a tackle, and his honors included All-Conference twice, honorable mention All-American twice and team MVP and captain in his senior campaign.
Thomas Patrick Mullen was born in St. Louis and played his high school sports at Vianney High School in Kirkwood, Missouri. Moon lists swimming and water skiing as his favorite hobbies, as well as golf and tennis."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
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