1978 Profile: Johnny Perkins

Wide Receiver

No. 81

Abilene Christian

"One of the Giants' leading receivers in 1977, his rookie campaign with the club, Johnny had a long gainer of 54 yards last season.

He began his college career at Ranger J.C. in Texas, then transferred to Abilene Christian where he had a dramatic first season. Johnny caught 50 passes for 1,195 yards and 12 touchdowns to lead NAIA receivers during his junior campaign. He specialized in 100- and 200-yard dashes on the Abilene Christian track team."

-1978 Topps No. 311

1978 Profile: Emery Moorehead

Wide Receiver

No. 80

Colorado

"Possessed with outstanding versatility, Emery was one of the Giants' leading receivers during his rookie campaign of 1977. He has sure hands and was also used on kickoff returns.

He has 4.5 speed in the 40-yard dash and was used as both a running back and flanker at Colorado. He earned the title of 'Most Underrated Player at Colorado.'

Emery worked at a campus television station at Colorado."

-1978 Topps No. 228

1978 Profile: Doug Kotar

Running Back

No. 44

Kentucky

"Blessed with great quickness and deceptive speed, Doug is a fine runner and superb receiver. As a receiver he tied an all-time Giant club record with 11 catches in one game during the 1976 season. He led the Giants in rushing in 1976."

Doug won three varsity letters at Kentucky."

-1978 Topps No. 119

1978 Profile: Brian Kelley

"Brian has been a solid hitter for the Giants, both on defense and on special teams. He came up with a key interception in 1975 against the Chiefs that led to a touchdown. He had a 36-yard touchdown run with an interception in the 1976 preseason.

Brian works as an instructor in a health spa."

-1978 Topps No. 291

R.I.P. John McVay

1978 Profile: Jerry Goldsteyn

Quarterback

No. 12

Northern Illinois

"Jerry suffered a knee injury in 1976 and missed most of the season. Before being injured he quarterbacked the Giants to preseason wins over the Oilers, Steelers and Packers. He guided the club to three touchdowns in one period against Houston, including a touchdown pass.

Jerry was the team MVP at Northern Illinois in 1975. He is one of six brothers, all of whom share the first initial 'J'."

-1978 Topps No. 432

1978 Profile: Joe Danelo

Place Kicker

No. 18

Washington State

"Perhaps Joe's best game for the Giants came in a 12-9 upset of the Redskins late in 1976. He booted four field goals to tie the club record including a 50-yarder which represented the margin of victory.

Joe was the place kicker at Washington State for three seasons and played in the All-America Bowl at Tampa.

Joe's hobby is playing the concertina."

-1978 Topps No. 472