1978 Profile: Ray Rhodes

Wide Receiver-Cornerback

No. 22

Tulsa

"Ray made the transition from wide receiver to cornerback in 1977 and was credited with two interceptions for 59 yards including a return of 40 yards. As a receiver he specialized in circus catches, making numerous near-impossible receptions.

Ray plays the trombone."

-1978 Topps No. 188

1978 Profile: Clyde Powers

Strong Safety

No. 29

Oklahoma

"Clyde won himself a spot on the Giants' roster as a rookie in 1974 with fine work during the preseason. He had a key interception in a Monday night game against the Bills in 1975.

Clyde was an All-Big Eight selection at Oklahoma. He had eight interceptions in college.

Clyde lists bowling among his favorite hobbies."

-1978 Topps No. 452

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