1974 New York Stars Front Office and Support Personnel

Director of Press Relations - Vince Casey
Assistant Director of Press Relations - Tom Hogan
Promotion Coordinator - Joe Mangione
Ticket Manager - Dave Sullivan
Assistant Ticket Manager- Tom Knox
Equipment Manager - Mike Ferraro
Assistant Equipment Manager - Mike Ferraro Jr.
Trainer- Lew Cohen
Director of Special Projects - Charles Grossberger
Team Dentist - Dr. Stanley Datlow
Team Dentist - Dr. Frederick Cornell
Office Staff - Bonni Allen
Office Staff - Lois Cohen
Office Staff - Pat Downey
Office Staff - Sue Gerken
Office Staff - Jane Modianos
Office Staff - Gloria Nurse

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 New York Stars Depth Charts

1974 NEW YORK STARS PRESEASON DEPTH CHART

OFFENSE
QB Don Gault (Hofstra), Tom Sherman (Penn State), Gary Danielson (Purdue)
RB Dave Richards (Miami-Ohio), Don Abbey (Penn State), Bob Gladieux (Notre Dame), Andy Huff (Notre Dame)
RB Jim Ford (Texas Southern), Gordon Taylor (Southern Connecticut State), Frank Smith (Boston College)
WR George Sauer (Texas), Terry Swarn (Colorado State), Tom Spinks (Louisiana Tech), Kreg Kapitan (Mankato State)
LT Matt Herkenhoff (Minnesota), Rick Sharp (Washington), Dave Laputka (Syracuse)
LG Darrel Bunge (Minnesota), Pete Bush (New Mexico)
C Bob Kuziel (Pittsburgh), Bill Janssen (Nebraska), Mark Kaczmarek (Western Illinois)
RG Dick Hart, Larry Butler (Appalachian State)
RT Sam Walton (East Texas State), Dave Shaffer (Tennessee)
TE Ray Parson (Minnesota), Kent Pederson (California-Santa Barbara), Bert Askson (Texas Southern), Carl Probst (Bucknell)
WR Al Young (South Carolina State), Jesse Parks (Columbia), Frank Brohm (Eastern Kentucky), Bob Hermanni (Montclair State)

DEFENSE
DE Gerry Philbin (Buffalo), Jerry Ellison (North Texas State), Jim Hovey (Kentucky)
DT Lloyd Voss (Nebraska), Greg Lens (Trinity), Bill DeFlavio (Massachusetts)
DT John Elliott (Texas), Linn Crawn (William Penn)
DE Larry Estes (Alcorn A & M), Steve Seltzer (St. John's-Minnesota)
LB Tom Chandler (Minnesota), Dennis Keating (Massachusetts), Mike Evans (Columbia)
MLB Art Reynolds (Tennessee), Jere Brown (Villanova), Judge Mattocks (North Carolina)
LB Ernie Richardson (Jackson State), Gary Champagne (LSU)
CB Larry Shears (Lincoln-Missouri), Lou Mathis (Ohio State), Charley Boston (Western Illinois)
SS James Sims (USC), Mike Perfetti (Minnesota), Steve Dennis (Grambling), Rich Pelletier (Holy Cross)
FS Darryl Bishop (Kentucky)*, Randy Beverly (Colorado), Lou Angelo (North Carolina), Rod Plummer (Princeton), Terry Graff (Macalester)
CB Wendell Wilson (Yankton), Jeff Woodcock (Kentucky), Dave Stukes (Elizabeth City State), Bruce Thompson (Connecticut)

SPECIALISTS
K Pete Rajecki (Georgia)
P Moses Lajterman (Montclair State)

*rookie

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide


1974 New York Stars Profile Summary
Chief Executive Officer - Bob Schmertz
President - Howard Baldwin
Executive Vice-President & General Manager - Bob Keating
Director of Player Personnel - Tom Beer
Assistant General Manager - Dusty Rhodes
Head Coach - Babe Parilli
Offensive Line Coach - Stew Barber
Defensive Backfield Coach - Greg Boutselis
Defensive Line Coach - Lamar Leachman
Offensive Backfield Coach - Tom Moore
Linebackers Coach - Dick Connors

1974 New York Stars Profile Summary
OFFENSE
QB Tom Sherman (Penn State) 19
QB Gary Danielson (Purdue) 8
QB Don Gault (Hofstra) 11

QB Brian Dowling (Yale) 14

RB Lee Bouggess (Louisville) 46
RB Bob Gladieux (Notre Dame) 35
RB Jim Ford (Texas Southern) 28
RB Andy Huff (Notre Dame) 30
RB Dave Richards (Miami-Ohio) 48
RB Don Abbey (Penn State) 27
RB Gordon Taylor (Southern Connecticut State) 44
RB Frank Smith (Boston College) 39
WR George Sauer (Texas) 9
WR Al Young (South Carolina State) 31
WR Kreg Kapitan (Mankato State) 25
WR Jesse Parks (Columbia) 18
WR Terry Swarn (Colorado State) 87
WR Frank Brohm (Eastern Kentucky) 89
WR Bob Hermanni (Montclair State) 7
WR Tom Spinks (Louisiana Tech) 21
TE Ray Parson (Minnesota) 85
TE Kent Pederson (California-Santa Barbara) 82
TE Bert Askson (Texas Southern) 83
TE Carl Probst (Bucknell) 86
C Bob Kuziel (Pittsburgh) 52
C Bill Janssen (Nebraska) 55
C Mark Kaczmarek (Western Illinois) 54
G Len St. Jean (Northern Michigan) 67
G Larry Butler (Appalachian State) 66
G Darrel Bunge (Minnesota) 60
G Dick Hart 64
G Pete Bush (New Mexico) 61
T Matt Herkenhoff (Minnesota) 70
T Rick Sharp (Washington) 72
T Sam Walton (East Texas State) 73
T Dave Shaffer (Tennessee) 77
T Dave Laputka (Syracuse) 78

DEFENSE
DT John Elliott (Texas) 80
DT Lloyd Voss (Nebraska) 65
DT Greg Lens (Trinity) 69
DT Linn Crawn (William Penn) 76
DT Bill DeFlavio (Massachusetts) 71
DE Gerry Philbin (Buffalo) 81

DE Joey Jackson (New Mexico State) 79
DE Larry Estes (Alcorn A & M) 84
DE Jerry Ellison (North Texas State) 75
DE Steve Seltzer (St. John's-Minnesota) 74
DE Jim Hovey (Kentucky) 88
MLB Art Reynolds (Tennessee) 56
MLB Jere Brown (Villanova) 51
MLB Judge Mattocks (North Carolina) 57
LB Tom Chandler (Minnesota) 50
LB Ernie Richardson (Jackson State) 63
LB Gary Champagne (LSU) 58
LB Dennis Keating (Massachusetts) 62
LB Mike Evans (Columbia) 53
CB Larry Shears (Lincoln-Missouri) 23
CB Steve Dennis (Grambling) 17
CB Jeff Woodcock (Kentucky) 20
CB Wendell Wilson (Yankton) 29
CB Lou Mathis (Ohio State) 38
CB Charley Boston (Western Illinois) 26
CB Dave Stukes (Elizabeth City State) 40
CB Bruce Thompson (Connecticut) 41
SS James Sims (USC) 45
SS Mike Perfetti (Minnesota) 16
SS Rich Pelletier (Holy Cross) 32
FS Darryl Bishop (Kentucky) 33
FS Randy Beverly (Colorado) 42
FS Lou Angelo (North Carolina) 37
FS Rod Plummer (Princeton) 10
FS Terry Graff (Macalester) 34

K Pete Rajecki (Georgia) 3
P Moses Lajterman (Montclair State) 5

1974 Free Agent Profile: Jeff Woodcock

Cornerback
No. 20
Kentucky
"Woodcock intercepted seven passes for 100 yards returned as a cornerback under Fran Curci, his longest for 30 yards, and returned 60 punts 240 yards. He blocked eight kicks and made 90 unassisted tackles, assisting on 150.
Jeff lists as his career highlight his two interceptions against Auburn's Pat Sullivan in the second game of Jeff's sophomore year, when he made the All-Southeastern Conference Sophomore team. He was honorable mention All-SEC as a senior.
Jeff is a physical education major. He was an All-State quarterback and Nashville Player of the Year in high school, and his older brother is a four-time winner of the Tennessee Tech Track and Field MVP award. His birthplace is Brownsville, Kentucky."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Wendell Wilson

Cornerback
No. 29
Yankton
"With the Falcons in 1972 camp, Wilson intercepted 52 passes in his college career for 600 yards returned; his longest return was 54 yards and he had five steals in one game. He had a 4.5 rushing average in 600 attempts, his longest from scrimmage for 86 yards, and he rushed for 35 touchdowns. With 4.6 speed, Wendell had a 10.0 reception average for touchdowns. All-Tri-State Conference and All-District for three years, he was team MVP four years straight.
Wendell was All-State in high school. He ran track for Yankton and was a business administration major. Wendell enjoys photography and horseback riding and works as an estimator in the off-season for Container Corp. His birthplace is Kingstree, South Carolina."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Bruce Thompson

Cornerback
No. 41
Connecticut
"All-Yankee Conference in 1972 and 1973 and Honorable Mention All-East and All-America in '73, Thompson returned six kickoffs 132 yards for a 22.0 average and his longest return was 27 yards. He returned 20 punts 160 yards for an 8.0 average and his longest was 47 yards. Bruce has 4.6 speed in the 40.
Bruce is a business administration major and worked with children while in school. He was All-District three times and All-State twice in high school. Bruce likes listening to music, horseback riding, dancing and playing basketball. His hometown is Bogalusa, Louisiana."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Gordon Taylor

Running Back
No. 44
Southern Connecticut State
"Taylor has played for the Hartford Knights. He became the second player in S.C. State history to go over 1,000 yards in a season (junior year). Taylor rushed 440 times for 2,044 yards and a 4.7 yard average in college and tallied 20 touchdowns; one romp was for 78 yards. Also a pass catcher, with 4.5 speed, he had 46 receptions for 625 yards, a 12.6-yard average. All-Conference in 1970 and 1971, All-East and All-New England, Gordon was team MVP in '70.
A health and physical education major, Gordon also lettered in track while in college. He likes 'most outdoor activity' and teaches in the off-season. His birthplace is Mount Vernon, New York."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Dave Stukes

Cornerback
No. 40
Elizabeth City State
"As a cornerback and safety in college, Stukes intercepted 20 passes, two of which were returned for touchdowns. He ran back four kickoffs 125 yards, the longest for 35 yards. Selected All-CIAA Conference, Dave goes 4.5 in the 40.
Dave lettered four years in football and baseball in high school. An industrial arts major, he enjoys football, baseball, basketball and tennis. His brother Charlie plays for the Los Angeles Rams. His birthplace is Norfolk County, Virginia."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Len St. Jean

Guard
No. 67
Northern Michigan

"As running guards go, Len St. Jean is regarded as small at six feet and 240 pounds. This doesn't seem to bother fullback Jim Nance any, because he says he likes to look over Len's head and stare into the eyes of the opposing lineman. It doesn't bother Mike Holovak any, for he regards Len as the most underrated guard in the league. And it doesn't upset Len any, and this is a good thing, for the former lumberjack is said to be the strongest man on the Boston squad. Suffice it to say he does his job, which is to move people out of the way and open holes for Nance.

Len played his college ball at Northern Michigan, where he also attracted the attention of the Green Bay Packers. But he signed with the Pats as their ninth-round draft choice."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1968

"Coming off his three-point stance, Len St. Jean is strong enough to lift a defensive tackle right off his feet. The six-foot, 240-pound guard, who has worked as a lumberjack, has carried up to 600 pounds at one time. Long underrated, he is one of the league's most effective blockers and is now coming in for some long overdue recognition.

Boston backs will tell you how swift and mobile he is at clearing a path for them. He's also solid as a rock dropping back to give his passer protection.

Now in his sixth pro season, Len played his college football at Northern Michigan."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1969

"An NAIA All-American in 1963, Len is one of the Patriots' most powerful players. Formerly a defensive lineman, he made the 1966 East All-Star team in his first full year on offense. Especially valuable to the Patriots because of his versatile talents, Len has played offensive guard, linebacker, defensive end and tackle and has been one of the best on the kickoff and punt coverage teams.

Also drafted by Green Bay, Len's feats of strength on and off the gridiron have earned him the title of 'Boston Strong Boy.' He was formerly a lumberjack."

-1970 Topps No. 33

"One of the strongest offensive linemen in pro football, Len makes for his relatively short stature with excessive power and desire. He started with the Patriots on defense and was a crashing success on the specialty teams. Len was an AFL All-Star selection in his first full year as an offensive guard."

-1972 Topps No. 23

"Going into his 10th season with the Patriots, Len started on defense and was sensational on special teams. Extremely strong and mobile, he has been a permament fixture at guard since being moved to the offensive unit. One of the fastest linemen on the New England squad, Len was selected as an All-Star in 1966."

-1973 Topps No. 168

"Going into his 11th season with the Patriots, Len started on defense and became a sensation on the specialty team coverage. Extremely strong, he's been a permanent fixture at guard since being moved to offense.
Len was an AFL All-Star in 1966. He ranks among Northern Michigan's best."

-1974 Topps No. 103

1974 Free Agent Profile: Tom Spinks

Wide Receiver
No. 21
Louisiana Tech
"Spinks was injured while with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1971 preseason. He was All-GSC at Louisiana Tech and an Honorable Mention All-American for three years. He had 182 career receptions for 3,000 yards, a 16.5 reception average, and 15 touchdowns. He had an 80-yard grab, his longest. Tom does the 40 in 4.65.
A physical education major, Tom was an All-State Honorable Mention All-American in high school. He enjoys camping and golf and is an off-season school teacher. His birthplace is Lake Charles, Louisiana."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Frank Smith

Running Back
No. 39
Boston College
"Smith moved up to starting fullback his junior and senior years after being fifth-string his sophomore year. He had a fine 4.3-yard average while gaining 700 yards and scoring five touchdowns, and his longest scrimmage run was 35 yards. Frank runs a 4.75 in the 40 and has never been seriously injured.
Frank was selected for the Boston Herald All-Scholastic team in high school and was team MVP twice in high school. A general business major and a self-employed painter, he likes tennis, fishing and deep sea clamming. Frank's birthplace is Salem, Massachusetts."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: James Sims

Strong Safety
No. 45
USC
"Sims intercepted four passes for 100 return yards for USC coach John McKay and had a 35-yard touchdown return. He made 85 solo tackles his senior year and helped out on 40 more. Sims played on the 1972 Trojan National Championship team.
He made eight unassisted tackles, blocked a punt and deflected two passes which were turned into touchdowns against Michigan State in '72. Sims was selected Pac-8 Player of the Week two weeks in a row his junior year and was also named Chevrolet's Player of the Week.
Sims enjoys horseback riding, sailing and doing collages. He helps children in recreation parks. His birthplace is Kountze, Texas."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Dave Shaffer

Offensive Tackle
No. 77
Tennessee
"A two-season starter for the Vols at right tackle, Shaffer was the lone senior on the offensive line. He has never been injured. The highlight of his career was the Georgia Tech game in '73. He joins fellow Vol Art Reynolds in Star camp.
Dave was a transportation major and his hobbies are hunting, camping, antique-collecting and music. His father is a nuclear chemist. Dave's birthplace is Big Spring, Texas."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Steve Setzler

Defensive End
No. 74
St. John's (Minnesota)
"Drafted in the 12th round by the 49ers in 1972, Setzler played the entire preseason. He was in camp with the Vikings last year. Steve was All-Conference at St. John's and does 4.75 in the 40. He also played defensive end and middle guard in college.
An English major who enjoys all sports, Steve is a teacher and coach (football and basketball) in the off-season. He lettered in football and baseball and was voted the Best All-Around Student in high school. His birthplace is Osseo, Minnesota."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Ernie Richardson

Linebacker
No. 63
Jackson State
"A starting outside linebacker for the ACFL champion New England Colonials, Richardson averaged nine tackles per game. He was MVP in his senior year and had 10 college interceptions for 250 return-yards and three touchdowns, and his longest was for 80 yards. He blocked eight punts and ten kicks and had 200 career solo tackles. Ernie made the Pat Summerall All-American, Playboy All-American and Little All-American teams.
A health and physical education major, Richardson comes from a football family: his brother Willie played with the Colts nine years and one with the Dolphins; his brother Gloster is with the Browns; and his brother Tom played for the Patriots. Ernie enjoys fishing and playing golf, and is a teacher in the off-season. His birthplace is Greenville, Mississippi."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Dave Richards

Running Back
No. 48
Miami (Ohio)
"In camp with the Cleveland Browns last year, Dave does the 40 in 4.4. He had 125 attempts for 1,500 rushing yards in college, a 10.3 average, and his longest run was for 94 yards. Dave had 15 touchdowns rushing, six receiving, and built a 40.8-yard receiving average. He returned two interceptions for 80 yards and one touchdown and returned four kickoffs and two punts for touchdowns. Dave was named All-Conference.
Dave ran track at Miami of Ohio. He was All-City, All-State, All-Northeast Ohio and Honorable Mention All-America in high school. He majored in commercial art and his hobbies are art and chess. His birthplace is Akron, Ohio."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Art Reynolds

Middle Linebacker
No. 56
Tennessee
"Reynolds had five interceptions for 116 yards returned in his Tennessee career. One was a 96-yard touchdown return against Memphis State (the highlight of his career). Art also blocked two kicks. He was All-Southeastern Conference.
He's the brother of Jack Reynolds, a linebacker for the Rams. A transportation major, Art enjoys skiing, fishing, and hiking. His birthplace is Cincinnati, Ohio."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Pete Rajecki

Place Kicker
No. 3
Georgia
"Rajecki played the 1972 exhibition slate with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As Vince Dooley's field goal kicker, he set a Georgia record with a 54-yard effort. Georgia's outstanding player in 1969, he's nicknamed the 'Bootin' Teuton.'
Born in Germany, Pete played varsity soccer and enjoys tennis, soccer, bicycling and golf. He majored in marketing and plans to run children's camps. He works for Suburban Realty Company in Athens, Georgia and his hometown is Marietta, Georgia."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Carl Probst

Tight End
No. 86
Bucknell
"Probst gained 1,067 yards in 78 rushing attempts for a 14-yard average and had seven touchdowns at Bucknell. Against the Citadel he had 12 receptions for 200 yards and three touchdowns. Carl once had an 80-yard reception and was also a quarterback. He was elected co-captain his senior year.
He enjoys hunting and fishing and has a brother playing for Lehigh. An accounting major, Carl works for a construction company during the off-season. His birthplace is Harrisburg, PA."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Rod Plummer

Free Safety
No. 10
Princeton
"Plummer played minor league ball with the Hartford Knights and has been in camp with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He played mostly quarterback in college and at one point in his senior year led the nation in total offense and passing.
Rod also returned kicks- his longest was for 42 yards. He has 4.6 speed in the 40 and was on several weekly All-East teams.
The second oldest of nine children, Rod was All-State (New Jersey) in high school. He's currently a law student at Columbia. His birthplace is Roanoke, Virginia."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Mike Perfetti

Strong Safety
No. 16
Minnesota
"A sixth round draft choice of the Falcons in 1972, Perfetti was the last cut that year, and in 1973 with the Rams. He had 32 unassisted tackles in college. Mike also punted for a 41.6-yard average and his longest was for 65 yards. Selected for the Blue-Grey Game, he goes 4.7 in the 40.
Mike enjoys sports in general. He was All-State, All-City and team MVP in high school, and also Athlete of the Year. His birthplace is Minneapolis, Minnesota."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Rich Pelletier

Strong Safety
No. 32
Holy Cross
"Pelletier played for the ACFL champion New England Colonials last year. He was a wide receiver, punter and defensive back in college. Rich caught 23 passes for 360 yards, an 18-yard average. His longest was for 57 yards and he had four touchdowns receiving.
On defense, Rich intercepted four passes for 87 yards returned, one for a touchdown, and blocked a punt. He punted 62 times for 2,585 yards, a 41.7 average, his longest was for 74 yards, and none were ever blocked. His hang time is 4.5 seconds.
Born in Germany, Pelletier was ECAC All-East Hockey at Holy Cross and was the second leading scorer in the country. He was All-State in high school football, hockey and baseball. His hobbies are music, cars and golf.
Rich is a PR man for a stereo equipment store in Boston during the off-season. His hometown is Salem, Massachusetts."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Kent Pederson

Tight End
No. 82
California-Santa Barbara
"The last cut of the Cincinnati Bengals in 1972, Pederson was the Bengals' 11th round draft choice. He caught 20 passes in his senior year for 256 yards (a 12.8-yard average) and two touchdowns, and his longest reception was for 67 yards. He returned six kickoffs for 114 yards for a 19-yard average. Kent has 4.7 speed in the 40. He played some running back in junior college.
A history major, Kent enjoys dirt-bike riding, tennis, basketball and listening to music. His birthplace is Salem, Oregon."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Jesse Parks

Wide Receiver
No. 18
Columbia
"Parks played with the champion New England Colonials of the Atlantic Coast League last year. He holds the Columbia career record for reception yardage (1,442) and his 10 touchdowns tied the Lion career record. Jesse had a 15.7 college career receiving average.
Jesse had 33 catches for 441 yards and a 13.4 average as a senior and led the Ivy League in receiving as a sophomore (442 yards). He was All-Ivy and All-East all three years, an ECAC Player of the Week in 1970 and scored 20 of Columbia's 22 points against Princeton in 1970.
Parks was a Lou Gehrig Scholarship winner at Columbia and majored in psychology. He played outfield and first base on the Lion baseball team. He was a three-sport star (football, basketball, baseball) at Classical High in Springfield, Mass., and Parks and fellow Star rookie Mike Evans played on a Classical football squad that lost only once in their three years. His birthplace is New Orleans."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Judge Mattocks

Middle Linebacker
No. 57
North Carolina
"Mattocks was the starting weakside linebacker with the Bridgeport Jets last season. He was one of two sophs in the 1969 college season to make the ACC all-conference squad. A defensive end at North Carolina, Mattocks blocked five kicks and made 100 assisted and 30 unassisted tackles while in college.
Mattocks is a political science major and likes collecting good pop music. His birthplace is Silverdale, North Carolina."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Lou Mathis

Cornerback
No. 38
Ohio State
"Mathis played cornerback and strong safety for Woody Hayes' Big Ten champs in 1972 and 1973. He led the Buckeyes in interceptions with three in his junior year and also had 42 unassisted tackles that year to lead the defensive backs. Lou missed the '73 Rose Bowl with an injury but bounced back in the fall.
Lou's biggest football thrill was 'knocking Archie Griffin out in a scrimmage.' He does the 40 in 4.6.
Mathis was a 12-letter man at Paterson (New Jersey) East Side High, excelling in football, basketball and track; he captained all three teams as a senior. He majored in black studies at OSU. His birthplace is Clinton, North Carolina."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Dave Laputka

Offensive Tackle
No. 78
Syracuse
"Versatile, Laputka played many line positions under Ben Schwartzwalder: defensive end, defensive tackle, offensive guard and offensive tackle. He went through his entire college career without an injury.
Dave was a television and radio major. All-Area and All-Conference in high school, he played in the 'Big 33' High School All-Star Game. He enjoys field and water sports. His birthplace is Philadelphia, PA."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Moses Lajterman

Punter
No. 5
Montclair State
"Lajterman was the 1972 Golden Toe Award winner. He made good on 11 of 15 attempts last year and punted 48 times for a 40.3-yard average
His longest field goal in college was for 47 yards. The highlight of his career was his booting of a 46-yard field goal with three seconds remaining in Montclair State's last game to break the school's field goal record. Moses was selected to the 1973 All-East team and the '73 All-ECAC Division III All-Star squad. He also won a berth on the 1972 and '73 NISCAC All-Star teams.
Moses majored in physical education and was in the top third of his college class. Born in Argentina, his hometown is North Arlington, New Jersey."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Dennis Keating

Linebacker
No. 62
Massachusetts
"Keating started at strong safety with the Atlantic Coast League Champion New England Colonials last year. He played the 1972 exhibition season with the Jets.
Dennis had six interceptions in college, with 50 yards his longest return. All-Conference and All-New England at Massachusetts, he was the 1971 team captain. The highlight of his career was winning the ACFL Championship game.
He majored in hotel and restaurant administration. His birthplace is Cambridge, Massachusetts."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Kreg Kapitan

Wide Receiver
No. 25
Mankato State
"Kapitan was signed as a free agent by the Vikings in 1971 and in 1972 and was released both years on cutdown day. The holder of all reception records at Mankato State, he caught 99 passes for 1,368 yards and 18 touchdowns and scored 110 career points. He runs 4.7 in full gear.
Kreg was a four-year letterman as a tight end and a free safety at Southwest High School in Minneapolis, MN, his birthplace."

-1974 New York Stars Press/TV/Radio Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Mark Kaczmarek

Center
No. 54
Western Illinois
"Kaczmarek played with the minor league Rockford (Illinois) Rams in 1973. He was on the All-State Collegiate Team in 1971, made 'Outstanding College Athletes of America' in 1971 and 1972, and was an AP All-American in '72. Mark missed only two games during his entire college career and played all offensive interior line positions while in college.
Mark is in a Masters program for public administration at Northern Illinois University; he majored in political science. He won the Chicago Tribune High School All-State Golden Helmet Award in 1968. He likes music, weightlifting and literature. His father has been a high school football coach for 12 years. Mark's birthplace is Madison, Wisconsin."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Bill Janssen

Center
No. 55
Nebraska
"In camp with the Steelers last year, Janssen played numerous positions for Bob Devaney at Nebraska: linebacker, defensive tackle, defensive end, guard and center. He was an honorable mention All-Big 8 in 1972 and was the Cornhuskers' defensive captain that year. Bill lists beating Alabama and Notre Dame in the 1971 and 1972 Orange Bowls as the highlights of his career. He also played in the 1969 Sun Bowl.
Bill was MVP in football and in track his senior year in high school. He enjoys hunting, fishing and outdoor activities and is an information specialist for the Nebraska Game and Park Commission in the off-season. His birthplace is Pasadena, Texas."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Andy Huff

Running Back
No. 30
Notre Dame
"An All-League fullback in the Atlantic Coast Football League last year, Huff led the team in scoring in 1973 with 60 points. He rushed for 567 yards in 115 carries that year for a good 4.9 average. The previous year he had 295 yards on 68 carries with a long gain of 21 yards. An AP honorable mention All-American, he runs 4.7 in the 40.
Andy was a sociology major and his birthplace was Toledo, Ohio. His brother Marty was an All-American middle linebacker at Michigan and played for the 49ers."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Bob Hermanni

Wide Receiver
No. 7
Montclair State
"Hermanni set an all-time record by gaining 1,050 yards rushing on 169 carries, the first player to go over 1,000 yards rushing in Montclair State history. He averaged 6.0 yards per carry and led the team in kickoff returns with a 24.5-yard average. First team All-New Jersey State Athletic Conference, his birthplace is Beechwood, New Jersey."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Terry Graff

Free Safety
No. 34
Macalester
"In camp with the Chicago Bears in 1972, Graff was a defensive back and a running back at MacAlester. He ran for 311 yards in one game and intercepted three passes in the same game, returning one 85 yards. He runs the 40 in 4.6.
Terry played varsity golf and basketball in college and majored in psychology. He raises Afghan dogs. A graduate assistant coach at the University of Minnesota, his birthplace is Stevens Point, Minnesota."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Mike Evans

Linebacker
No. 53
Columbia
"Evans was a co-captain for the Columbia Lions in 1973. He had two interceptions for 46 yards, blocked a punt and two place kicks, and had 90 unassisted tackles last year.
Against Penn as a soph, he decked the quarterback six times for 36 yards in losses and averaged 40 minutes in his junior and senior years. Mike was All-East and All-Ivy as a soph, and ECAC All-East all three years. Never injured in his college career, he also played defensive end.
Mike majored in sociology and in high school was All-Western Massachusetts and All-City. He was a teammate of New York Star wide receiver Jesse Parks on the Classical High (Springfield, Mass.) football squad that lost only once in their three years. Mike likes bowling, music, pool and basketball. His birthplace is Philadelphia, PA."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Jerry Ellison

Defensive End
No. 75
North Texas State
"Ellison played defensive tackle and defensive end in college and captained North Texas State. He made 50 solo tackles as a junior, 72 as a senior and assisted on 127 tackles the last two years of his college career. Jerry made All-MVC. His birthplace is Fort Worth, Texas."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Steve Dennis

Strong Safety
No. 17
Grambling
"Steve was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent but didn't report. An AP Small College All-American, he had 18 career interceptions and also punted and returned punts. Steve runs the 40 in 4.5.
Steve was on the Dean's List at Grambling. He's the cousin of the Giants' John Mendenhall. His birthplace is Shreveport, Louisiana."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Bill DeFlavio

Defensive Tackle
No. 71
Massachusetts
"DeFlavio was a starting defensive tackle last year for the champion New England Colonials of the Atlantic Coast League. He was in the Montreal Alouettes camp in 1972.
Bill gained many honors at Massachusetts. He was All-Yankee Conference, All-New England and All-East for three straight years. Team MVP in 1971, the highlight of his career was his selection to the Kodak All-American team. His biggest injury in college was a sprained ankle.
A physical education major, Bill plays golf and racquetball. He was the 1967 team MVP in high school. His birthplace is Worcester, Massachusetts."

-1974 New York Stars Press/TV/Radio Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Gary Danielson

Quarterback
No. 8
Purdue
"Danielson was with the Calgary Stampeders last year. He was a three-year college starter who led the Big 10 in passing his junior year, a 61% completion average for 1,400 yards. The following year, the Boilermakers went to the run-oriented wishbone. Gary was a Midwest Back-of-the-Week and his greatest thrill was representing Purdue in the North-South Shrine Game.
The team captain in high school, Gary was All-State and a High School All-American. He lists his hobby as 'reading all material possible on the game of football.' He's a graduate assistant at Purdue in the off-season. His birthplace is Detroit, Michigan."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Linn Crawn

Defensive Tackle
No. 76
William Penn
"Crawn threw opponents for 179 yards in losses last year. He was in for every defensive play in his junior and senior years. He had 79 unassisted tackles in 1973, assisted on another 50 and blocked five place kicks. Linn also kicked off for William Penn. He was All-Conference and All-District in 1972 and '73.
A physical education major, Linn was the NAIA National Heavyweight Wrestling Champion in 1973. He ended his wrestling career with a 73-8 record, one of the best in Iowa. Linn graduated from Newton High School in his birthplace, Newton, New Jersey."

-1974 New York Stars Press/TV/Radio Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Tom Chandler

Linebacker
No. 50
Minnesota
"Chandler was in camp with the Falcons and Rams last year. He was elected MVP at Minnesota in 1971 and was a UPI Lineman of the Week that year. He had a 45-yard interception return, blocked four punts in his college career and also played some defensive end. He majored in physical education.
Tom enjoys fishing, reading and listening to music. In high school he was All-Conference and All-State in football and All-State in track. Tom works in construction in the summers. His birthplace is Pasadena, Texas."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Larry Butler

Guard
No. 66
Appalachian State
"Butler was the last cut in 1973 with the Calgary Stampeders and played last year with the Webster, Mass. Pioneers. He was elected captain in college and was All-Southern Conference. He's in Who's Who In College Athletics.
Larry was captain and All-State and All-Conference in high school. He was MVP in the Tennessee All-State Football Game. A health and physical education major, Larry is Administrative Assistant at Keene (New Hampshire) High School. His birthplace is Johnson City, Tennessee."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Pete Bush

Guard
No. 61
New Mexico
"Bush played last year with the New Mexico Thunderbirds of the Southwest Professional Football Conference. He played all the line positions at New Mexico U. and was second-team All-Western Conference in 1972.
A special education and psychology major, Pete teaches emotionally disturbed children and juvenile delinquents in the Albuquerque, New Mexico public schools. He was a High School All-America in 1968 and was on the New York Daily News All-Star team.
Pete enjoys skiing, sailing and coaching. His birthplace is Norwood, Massachusetts."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Darrel Bunge

Guard
No. 60
Minnesota
"Bunge played offensive guard and defensive tackle under head coach Cal Stoll and made the All-Big Ten second team. The only injury in his collegiate career was bone chips in his ankle. He joins fellow Gopher Matt Herkenhoff on the Stars.
A recreation major, Darrel's birthplace is Caledonia, Minnesota."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Jere Brown

Middle Linebacker
No. 51
Villanova
"Brown did a lot on offense in college. He carried the ball 125 times for 505 yards at Villanova and averaged over four yards per carry. He blocked two punts, returned three kickoffs for a 25-yard average, and averaged 30 minutes of playing time in both his junior and senior years.
Jere was a political science major and ran track at Villanova. He was All-County in football and track at Conestoga Valley High School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, his birthplace. He enjoys swimming, photography and traveling."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Frank Brohm

Wide Receiver
No. 89
Eastern Kentucky
"Brohm was a college walk-on, then won a full scholarship and started for three years. A versatile performer, he's played quarterback, wide receiver and running back, and has 4.7 speed in the 40.
He's one of nine children, and the three oldest boys have won college football scholarships. Frank likes sports and music and works as a therapist. His birthplace is Louisville, Kentucky."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Charley Boston

Cornerback
No. 26
Western Illinois
"In college Boston had 12 interceptions for 247 yards returned, one for a touchdown, and his longest was for 67 yards. He blocked eight punts, had 93 unassisted tackles and assisted on 175. He also played quarterback.
Charley was an All-State quarterback in high school and a member of the North-South squad at Hobart (Indiana) High. He majored in physical education in college and enjoys tennis and traveling. His birthplace is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma."

-1974 New York Stars Press/TV/Radio Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Lou Angelo

Free Safety
No. 37
North Carolina
"A free agent in camp with the Steelers last year, Lou had 18 career interceptions for 98 return yards over his collegiate career. All-ACC first team in 1972, he does 40 yards in 4.6.
Lou was All-City, All-State and a Scholastic Coach All-American in college. Fishing and paddleball are his major interests. His birthplace is Youngstown, Ohio."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Free Agent Profile: Don Abbey

Running Back
No. 27
Penn State
"Abbey was an all-league fullback with the Hartford Knights in 1972. He was drafted in the seventh round by the Dallas Cowboys in 1972 but elected to attend dental school. The fifth-leading scorer in the nation as a sophomore (combined rushing, receiving and kicking), Don played in the Gator Bowl and in two Orange Bowls.
His father is an oral surgeon and he raises horses with his father. Don has a year and a half left in dental school at the University of Connecticut. His birthplace is Holyoke, Massachusetts."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Rookie Profile: Jim Hovey

Defensive End
No. 88
Kentucky
"The Stars' 31st draft choice and Honorable Mention All-SEC in 1971, Hovey threw LSU's Bert Jones for three big losses in critical situations in front of LSU fans. Versatile, performing admirably at offensive guard in Wildcat spring practice last year, Jim also played outside linebacker for Kentucky. He goes 4.7 in the 40.
Hovey played on the undefeated St. Xavier High School (Louisville, KY) football team that was ranked fourth in the country. He comes from an athletic family: his father was a 9.9 sprinter.
Jim enjoys racquetball. His birthplace is St. Paul, Minnesota."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Rookie Profile: Matt Herkenhoff

Offensive Tackle
9th Round
No. 70
Minnesota
"The Stars' 9th round draft choice and the 4th round selection of the Kansas City Chiefs, Herkenhoff was selected Most Valuable Offensive Lineman in the 1974 North-South Game. He was voted the 1973 MVP award by Gopher players and coaches and is considered by pro scouts to be one of the top linemen in the country. Minnesota Head Coach Cal Stoll feels 'Matt is the best offensive lineman I ever coached.'
He was All-State and All-Conference in football and basketball at Melrose (Minnesota) High School. As a tribute to Herkenhoff's athletic prowess, Melrose High School has erected a permanent display of his uniforms and photos. His birthplace is Melrose, Minnesota."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Rookie Profile: Gary Champagne

Linebacker
No. 58
LSU
"The Stars' 25th round draft choice, Champagne started all three years for the Fighting Tigers. He helped LSU beat Colorado in the 1973 opener by returning an interception 26 yards for a touchdown. He made 37 unassisted tackles last year, helped on another 31, and dropped opposing runners six times for 21 yards in losses. Gary played in the Sun, Bluebonnet and Orange Bowls. Playing against Notre Dame is his biggest thrill.
A business major, Gary comes from a football family. His father was drafted by Chicago and the old Dallas Texans but elected not to play, and his brother is a starting guard at TCU. Gary was All-District as a linebacker and fullback at Nederland (Texas) High School, and also hit over .400 and lettered twice in track; he does the 40 in 4.8.
Gary has done construction work and helped out at a Christian camp. His birthplace is Brownsville, Texas."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Rookie Profile: Darryl Bishop

Free Safety
11th Round
No. 33
Kentucky
"The 11th round draft choice of the Stars, and the 16th round draft choice of the Bengals, Bishop holds the career pass interception record at Kentucky with 14. He made 51 solo tackles last year. In his sophomore year, Bishop intercepted a pass and returned it 43 yards to give Kentucky a last minute 14-7 victory over Vanderbilt.
Darryl won Kentucky's Big Play award his sophomore and junior years, and was All-SEC as a junior (second team) and senior (first team). He lists the Hula Bowl as the highlight of his career.
Bishop played varsity basketball for two years at Kentucky. His birthplace is Louisville, Kentucky."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Profile: Al Young

Wide Receiver
No. 31
South Carolina State
"With the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1971 and 1972, Young made a spectacular one-handed touchdown grab in the 1972 AFC Playoff against Miami.
Young was All-Conference at South Carolina State. Against Morris Brown, he caught six passes for three touchdowns and over 200 yards, the best day of his college career. MVP in the 1969 Pumpkin Classic, Al has 4.7 speed. He also played safety in college.
A phys ed major, Young also played college baseball. In high school, he lettered in football, basketball and track. He's an elementary school teacher in the off-season and likes painting, reading and listening to music. His birthplace is Columbia, South Carolina."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Profile: Sam Walton

Offensive Tackle
No. 73
East Texas State
"With the Jets in 1968 and 1969, and the Houston Oilers in 1971, Walton played on the Jets Super Bowl III squad and was the only rookie in the team's starting lineup that year. A third-round draft choice of the Jets, he had outstanding games that year against Kansas City's Jerry Mays and Houston's Pat Holmes.
Walton was selected NAIA All-America, All-Conference (three years) and first-team All-Texas. He was on defense as a freshman and was originally a basketball scholarship winner in college.
The highlight of Sam's career was playing for the Super Bowl Jets. He rejoins Jet Super Bowl teammates Babe Parilli, George Sauer, Gerry Philbin, John Elliott and Randy Beverly on the Stars.
A psychology major, Sam's hobbies are basketball, chess and reading. He is a Medical Representative for Beecham, Inc. in the off-season. His birthplace is Memphis, Tennessee."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Profile: Lloyd Voss

Defensive Tackle
No. 65
Nebraska

"Maybe it was the addition of Joe Greene to the defensive line or maybe it was just a matter of finally harmonizing his skills, but Lloyd enjoyed his best year as a defensive end in 1969.

He had been Green Bay's first draft choice in 1964, then came to the Steelers in a trade in 1966. He has decent size at 6-2 and 240 pounds but relies more on his moves to get the job done. He's particularly good as harassing the quarterback, getting off the mark swiftly and threading his way through the shield of blockers."

-Brenda and Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1970

"Although he has been one of football's better defensive ends for the past few years, Lloyd Voss is a victim of the same problem he faced during his college days at Nebraska. With the Steelers he had to take a back seat in the publicity department to Joe Greene on the left side of Pittsburgh's defensive line. In college, where he began his career as an offensive tackle, Voss was overshadowed by All-American Bob Brown, who went on to become an All-Pro offensive tackle with Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

Voss has been a steady performer for the Steelers since joining them in 1966 after spending the first two years of his pro career with Green Bay. He was Green Bay's first draft pick in 1964. Lloyd has missed just one game in seven seasons, a testimonial to his durability. 

He's listed at 6-4 and 255 pounds but actually is smaller. His main asset is his moves. Lloyd is best at harassing opposition quarterbacks."

-Brenda Zanger, Pro Football 1971

"A first-round draft choice of Green Bay in 1964, Voss played with the Packers in 1964 and 1965, the Steelers from 1966 through 1971, and the Broncos in 1972. He was in the 1965 World Championship Game with the Packers, the highlight of his career. He's durable, playing in 14 games every year of his nine-year career, except for three 13-game seasons in 1967, '71 and '72.
Voss went through his entire college career without an injury. He received All-Big 8 honors at Nebraska and capped his college career by being chosen for the Senior Bowl, All-America and College All-Star Games.
Lloyd likes hunting and fishing and is employed between seasons as a recreation manager for the Allegheny County Parks and Recreation Commission in Pittsburgh, PA. His birthplace is Magnolia, Minnesota."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Profile: Terry Swarn

Wide Receiver
No. 87
Colorado State
"A wide receiver with the CFL Edmonton Eskimos from 1969 through 1971 and the Ottawa Rough Riders for part of '71, Swarn caught 114 passes for 1,587 yards in his CFL career and had 11 touchdowns. His 61 receptions were second-best in the CFL in 1970. A sixth-round draft choice of the San Diego Chargers in 1969, he scored three touchdowns in his first CFL game.
Swarn was second-team All-Western Athletic Conference at Colorado State. He had 35 receptions for 563 yards, a 17.7-yard average, and his longest was an 80-yard touchdown. With 4.5 speed in the 40, he scored five touchdowns in all.
Terry majored in data processing and enjoys all sports, model-ship-building and photography. He ran varsity and is a programmer analyst. His birthplace is Mansfield, Ohio."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Profile: Tom Sherman

Quarterback
No. 19
Penn State
"Tom holds the record for the second-longest completion in New England Patriot history, 87 yards to tight end Jim Whalen. He played 1968 and part of 1969 for the Patriots, and part of '69 for Buffalo. He's been with the Hartford Knights the last four years.
Tom passed for 12 touchdowns in his rookie year with the Pats and was the ninth leading passer in the AFL that year, throwing for 1,199 yards. He's also played some defensive back in the pros. He played tight end, split end, defensive back and quarterback at Penn State. Tom finished among the top collegians in total offense as a senior and was MVP for Penn State in the 1967 Gator Bowl.
Tom enjoys golf and tennis and is Assistant Secretary for the Roger Sherman Rigging Company. His birthplace is Pittsburgh, PA."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Profile: Larry Shears

Cornerback
No. 23
Lincoln (Missouri)
"An 11th round draft choice of Atlanta in 1971, Shears played for the Falcons in '71 and '72. He was in camp with the Rams last year. He played defensive back, quarterback and running back at Lincoln. Larry gained 500 yards rushing in 150 attempts (his longest was 89 yards) with six touchdowns in college. He does the 40 in 4.6 seconds.
Larry majored in business administration. In high school, he was an All-Conference linebacker and running back, and team MVP. Larry is Assistant Food Service Director and catering manager at Morris Brown College in the off-season. His birthplace is Mobile, Alabama."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Profile: Rick Sharp

Offensive Tackle
No. 72
Washington
"A 12th round draft choice of the Steelers in 1970, Sharp played in all 14 games for Pittsburgh that year. He was with the Steelers in 1971 and the Broncos in 1972. A good pass blocker, he started three years for Jim Owens at the University of Washington.
Rick was born in London, England and went to high school there. His hometown is Seattle, Washington."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Profile: George Sauer

Wide Receiver
No. 9
Texas

"Last year George played as a split end at the beginning of the season, but midway through the campaign switched to tight end. He rounded into shape quickly after missing the preseason training camp because of a pulled muscle.

George was a math major at Texas."

-1966 Topps No. 101

"They are tuning up the publicity drums for young George Sauer as the league's next glamour-boy pass catcher.

In what was only his sophomore year in 1966, George finished second in receptions with 63 catches for 1,079 yards and five touchdowns. The 6-2, 195-pound split end averaged 17.1 yards a catch and made one that was good for 77 yards.

A quiet, diligent type, he worked extra hard during the daily practice sessions, remaining on the field as long as there was someone to throw the ball to him.

The son of the Jets' player personnel director, he was a future pick while he still attended Texas. As a rookie, he caught 29 passes for 301 yards while trying to shake off injuries."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1967

"Last year George had a sensational season as he finished second in the A.F.L. in receiving. The big youngster has a good pair of hands and top speed which enables him to haul in teammate Namath's passes."

-1967 Topps No. 101

"Who was voted MVP of the Jets in 1966? George Sauer."

-1967 Topps No. 89

"It could be that while studying towards his master's degree in math in the off-season, George Sauer figured out that the more passes you catch, the more yards you gain. The 6-2, 195-pound split end, in his fourth season with the Jets, went on to do just that in 1967 by catching a league-leading 75 passes for 1,189 yards and an average of 15.9 - 12 more catches and 110 more yards than he had in his sophomore year.

The All-AFL receiver has good speed, strong hands and lots of determination. With his diligence and hard work he'll continue to improve his moves as long as he continues to play, which should be for quite a while."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1968

"For the second straight year, George led the Jets in pass receptions. His 75 catches topped the American Football League. In 1966, George was the Jets' MVP."

-1968 Topps No. 13

"In contrast to his wing-mate Don Maynard, George Sauer is a classic receiver. He has the right physique at 6-2 and 195 pounds, the dazzling array of moves, and the supple hands. Perhaps the one thing he lacks is great straightaway speed, but he's fast enough, and there have been other top-caliber receivers, like Raymond Berry, who didn't run that fast.

George also comes up with the good figures every season, as he did last year when he finished a close second behind Lance Alworth for the league's receiving title. He caught 66 passes for 1,141 yards and three touchdowns. Actually, it was turnabout time in '68, for Sauer edged Alworth for the same title in 1967 when he caught 75 passes for 1,189 yards.

Now in his fifth AFL year, he came to the Jets as their future draft pick in 1965 after an outstanding career at Texas."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1969

"In 1966, George's teammates voted him the club's most valuable player. In '67, he set a Jets club record, and led the American Football League, when he hauled down 75 passes.

He is powerfully built, sure-handed and makes moves like a cat."

-1969 Topps No. 231

"Weeb Ewbank coached one of the greatest of all-time receivers, Raymond Berry, when he was at Baltimore. Weeb calls George 'a fast Ray Berry,' a high compliment indeed, for what Weeb means is that George has the elusive moves of the great Berry and more speed.

In 1969 George latched onto eight touchdown passes, the most of his career, and he was ranked seventh in the league in pass catching. He started off badly, being shut out in the opening game at Buffalo. It was the first time in 54 straight games that he had failed to catch a pass.

When the Jet coaches call for blocking practice, they smile when they see the skinny 6-2, 180-pound George throw himself at a dummy. But George is a good blocker who once filled in for the Jets at tight end. He showed his versatility in the AFL All-Star Game when he punted for the first time since high school. He boomed out eight good ones for a healthy 37.5 average.

In the off-seasons George, a scholarly type who majored in math at Texas, is writing a novel."

-Brenda and Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1970

"An offensive end for Texas for two varsity seasons, George starred in the 1965 Orange Bowl, scoring on a 69-yard pass from fellow Jet Jim Hudson as the Longhorns beat Joe Namath and Alabama. With the Jets, George broke into the starting lineup as a rookie and teams up well with quarterback Namath, who uses George's elusive qualities to the fullest.

George would like to become an author."

-1970 Topps No. 176

"A former All-Pro wide receiver for the Jets, Sauer retired after the 1970 season. He was a three-time selection to the AFL's All-Star squad (1967-69). He led the Jets for three years in receiving (1966-68) and tied pro football's all-time receiving leader Don Maynard for club leadership in 1970.
Sauer topped the receivers in Super Bowl III with eight catches for 133 yards and was second only to Lance Alworth in the AFL in receptions in 1968 with 66. His touchdown high was in 1968 with eight and his highest reception total was 75 in 1967, a Jet season record.
Drafted as a future by the Jets, George was first-string as a rookie in 1965. His streak of 53 straight games in which he caught a pass was broken on September 14, 1969 in Buffalo. He has punted in the pros, kicking for the East in the 1970 AFL All-Star Game, and has also held on kicks. George was Jet MVP and CYO Most Popular Jet in 1966. He rejoins former Jet Super Bowl teammates Babe Parilli, John Elliott, Gerry Philbin, Joe Walton and Randy Beverly on the Stars.
Sauer has deceptive speed. His longest pass reception in the pros was a 77-yarder in 1966. He starred in the Texas Orange Bowl victory over Alabama in 1965, catching a 69-yard touchdown pass.
He's the son of George Sauer, Sr., a former Green Bay pro, Director of Player Personnel for the Jets and General Manager for the Patriots. A mathematics major in college, he has written for the Washington Star and is working on a novel. George is an avid reader and also plays guitar and piano. He coached on offense at Oberlin College in 1973. His birthplace is Waco, Texas."

-1974 New York Stars Press/TV/Radio Guide

1974 Profile: Gerry Philbin

Defensive End
No. 81
Buffalo

"Gerry is one rookie who will be giving his all to win a regular job with the New York Jets this season. Able to play defensive end or as a linebacker, he should be around Shea Stadium for many years to come.

A number three draft choice of the Jets, he played in the Senior Bowl last year. Gerry was on the dean's list in college and made the All-America academic team."

-1964 Topps No. 123

"Sidelined most of last season by a shoulder separation, second-year pro, Gerry Philbin has it in him to become an All-Pro defensive end. The surgeons have repaired him now, which means bad news for quarterbacks. Gerry is big (6-2, 242 pounds), fast and rough.

The Jets' third draft pick two years ago, he can play middle linebacker or on the offensive line if he has to. He played tackle at the University of Buffalo, where he made Little All-America - and Dean's List as an honor student."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1965

"Gerry was off to [an outstanding start to] his AFL career last season when he suffered a shoulder separation and was sidelined for most of the 1964 campaign. Despite his little playing time in a New York uniform, he was mentioned in the Rookie of the Year balloting at the end of the season.

He has the potential to become an All-Pro defensive end or linebacker, and Weeb Ewbank will see his sophomore at both positions in training camp. He has the speed to play middle guard if needed.

Gerry played in the Coaches All-America Game in Buffalo."

-1965 Topps No. 124

"A defensive end is supposed to be tall, so that quarterbacks will find it hard to throw over his outstretched hands. Gerry Philbin is not that tall - he stands only 6-2. But at 242 pounds, he is still a powerful pass rusher who is fast approaching all-star stature.

Gerry, who played college ball at Buffalo, is now entering his third year in the AFL, but actually only his second competitive season. He missed most of his rookie campaign because of a shoulder separation that has since been surgically corrected.

Philbin compensates for his lack of height with a fierce drive and desire. He has enough speed to be an outstanding middle linebacker, too."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1966

"A member of the Jets' 'Awesome Foursome,' Gerry was recognized as the club's most consistent defensive lineman in 1965. He's a sure tackler with fine range and speed.

At the University of Buffalo, Gerry was Little All-America. He made the Dean's List as a college student."

-1966 Topps No. 98

"Gerry is one of the New York Jets' 'Awesome Foursome,' which gives the club top defense. He's got fine speed, and Coach Ewbank praises Gerry's consistency.

In his rookie year, the defensive end was sidelined because of a shoulder separation."

-1967 Topps No. 99

"A lot of credit for the Jets' third place finish in total defense (and second place against the pass) has to go to end Gerry Philbin, the aggressive leader of the New York defensive foursome. The 6-2, 245-pounder is a tower of strength against the run and is speedy and strong enough to get to the passer - especially when it counts.

Even though his coaches already claim he's the best in the league, Gerry works hard constantly toward improving his game. Now in his fifth pro year, he attended the University of Buffalo, where he made the dean's list."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1968

"The number 81 on Gerry Philbin's jersey is one of the more familiar sights seen in enemy backfields. That's because Gerry is one of the most accomplished pass rushers in the league.

Besides being tough and aggressive, he's a studious type who is constantly working at improving his technique. He can feint to the inside, then circle around the other way and still get in on the quarterback fast enough to make the tackle.

An All-AFL choice last season, Gerry joined the Jets in 1964 after playing his college football at the University of Buffalo."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1969

"One of the best defensive ends in the league, Gerry is the anchoring force of the Jets' rough and tough front four. He has good range, speed and is an aggressive and hard-hitting player. A top pass rusher, Gerry was voted the team's top lineman for the last three years."

-1969 Topps No. 262

"What honor did Gerry miss last season? The 28-year-old defensive end, who at 6-2 is small as defensive ends go, was named to the combined AFL-NFL team and was picked on five All-AFL squads, including the all-time AFL team (with Don Maynard and Joe Namath). For the third year in a row, the Jet coaches graded him the top defensive lineman. Gerry, a team man, also plays on the kickoff team when games are close, and he made clutch tackles to protect leads against San Diego and Houston.

Such heroics haven't hurt his restaurant business. He has one Goal Posts restaurant near his home on Long Island and he recently opened another one in his hometown of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Gerry went to Buffalo U., where a lot of people told him he was too small to be a pro football player; he was only 205 at the time. He packed on another 40 pounds. Now at 245, he still may not be the biggest defensive end, but as Gerry says, 'I jump higher.'"

-Brenda and Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1970

"Gerry played four years for the University of Buffalo as a tackle and won a host of honors. He was an All-American second team choice, made the All-East first squad and won honorable mention from the wire services.

In 1968 Gerry was named to the combined AFL-NFL All-Pro team and five All-AFL squads and in 1969 was named to The Sporting News AFL All-Star team."

-1970 Topps No. 226

"A member of the all-time All-AFL team as selected by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Gerry Philbin, the Jets' defensive left end, experienced the same frustrations in 1970 as many of his New York teammates.

Gerry dislocated his left shoulder in the first preseason game against Buffalo and underwent surgery to repair the damage before the regular season had even begun. Philbin, 6-2, 245, missed the first four championship contests and had to wear a harness for his left shoulder and arm for the first four games in which he appeared. This naturally restricted his usually formidable pass rush. By the end of 1970 Gerry was performing at close to peak efficiency, and the prospects for his eighth season in 1971 look promising.

He has excellent range and speed. When he graduated from the University of Buffalo, Philbin weighed only 205 pounds. He still isn't big as defensive ends go, but Gerry has few rivals at his position."

-Brenda Zanger, Pro Football 1971

"Reached pinnacle of career in 1969 by being named All-Pro. Philbin was also named to the all-time All-AFL team.

Then came 1970 and the injuries. He missed five full games and parts of others because of an aggravating shoulder harness. He suffered a dislocation of the shoulder in 1969; the problem dates back to 1964. Ewbank expects big things, regardless, for 1971: 'Gerry is healthy and should be back to All-Pro form.'

He scores the top grades year after year coaches' statistics. He's small in size [6-2, 245], but possesses exceptional speed and range. Philbin chose the Jets over the Lions after an all-star career in college.

Philbin owns a restaurant called 'Goat Post' on Long Island."

-John Devaney, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football (1971 Edition)

"An All-Pro defensive end and a member of the all-time All-AFL team as selected by the Pro Football Fame, Gerry was a combined AFL-NFL All-Pro following the 1968 season and was twice an AFL All-Star. He was rated as the top defensive lineman in 1968, the third consecutive year he had been awarded that honor.

Gerry had an outstanding year in 1969 but dislocated his shoulder at Houston when the Jets clinched the Eastern Division title. He came back two weeks later for the playoff against Kansas City and tackled Len Dawson twice. He suffered a frustrating year in 1970 due to injuries.

Gerry has good range and speed. He was also drafted by the Lions but chose the Jets."

-1971 Topps No. 98

"Philbin is an All-Pro defensive end, a member of the all-time All-AFL team as selected by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, twice an AFL All-Star, and a combined (AFL-NFL) All-Pro following the '68 campaign.

He suffered a frustrating year in 1970 due to injuries. He dislocated his left shoulder in the first preseason game against Buffalo and underwent an operation on August 12 to repair the damage.

Gerry missed the first four games of the regular season but returned to play against Baltimore at Shea on October 18, two weeks ahead of the original schedule. He played four games with his left shoulder and arm in a harness which restricted his pass rush. Against the Giants, he incurred a sprained foot on the first play of the game but managed to stay in for the entire contest. He sat out the next week at Pittsburgh, seeing duty only on the field goal unit. Philbin took his arm out of the harness for the encounter with Los Angeles a week later and finished out the year in good form. He had his appendix removed during the Christmas holidays last year.

He had an outstanding year in 1969 but dislocated his shoulder at Houston when the Jets clinched the AFL Eastern Division title. He was ready two weeks later for the playoff against Kansas City and dumped Lenny Dawson twice in that game.

Gerry graded out as the top defensive lineman in 1968, the third consecutive year he had that honor. He has good range and speed. He's a very coachable player and works hard to improve himself.

He has been a regular since 1965 after missing most of 1964 with the first of his three shoulder injuries. He was drafted in 1964 by the Jets, in the third round, and by the Detroit Lions.

Philbin majored in sociology and is a fine speaker, doing an excellent job of public relations for pro football. His off-season time is spent as a restaurateur at Gerry Philbin's Goal Post in West Amityville, Long Island. He has another Goal Post in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, his hometown. Gerry makes his year-round home in Dix Hills, Huntington, N.Y."

-The New York Jets Official 1971 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos

"Philbin has been cut down by injuries in each of the last three seasons. Last year was his worst because it cost him four full games. But when he's right, he's all-star material.

He was at his peak in 1968 and 1969 when he made the AFL All-Star Game and helped the Jets win the Super Bowl. The best defensive end the Jets have ever had, Philbin was selected to the all-time All-AFL team when the old league came to an end. He's small for an end, but very quick and has excellent range. Gerry was drafted during the war between the leagues and chose the Jets over the Detroit Lions.

An easterner from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, he has a Long Island restaurant called 'The Goal Post.' He spends a lot of his free time turning kids off drugs.

Gerry says he's healthy again and predicts a big 1972 season."

-Jim Benagh, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football, 1972 Edition

"Possessed with good range and speed, Gerry is a very coachable player and works hard to improve himself. He played four years as a tackle at Buffalo, winning a host of honors, and was an All-America second-team pick.

Gerry is a fine after-dinner speaker."

-1972 Topps No. 113

"Philbin is an All-Pro defensive end, a member of the all-time All-AFL team as selected by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, twice an AFL All-Star, and a combined (AFL-NFL) All-Pro following the '68 campaign.

He went through another injury-ridden season in 1971, missing four games due to a knee injury. Gerry suffered ligament damage in his left knee at New England and was put on the move list, yet worked extremely hard to rehabilitate himself and was back in the lineup five weeks later against Baltimore and played a standout game. Gerry had two sacks the next week at Buffalo.

In 1970 he had a dislocated shoulder in the preseason, missing the first four championship games, and then suffered a sprained foot which slowed him over the second half of the year. He played with his arm in a harness for most of the year. Philbin had an outstanding season in 1969 before injuring his shoulder in the 12th game; again he dedicated himself to returning and was back for the playoff with Kansas City, dumping Len Dawson twice in that one.

One of the most dedicated men in the game, Gerry is a very coachable player. He has been a regular since 1965 after missing most of '64 with the first of his three shoulder injuries. He was drafted in the third round in 1964 by the Jets and the Detroit Lions.

Philbin majored in sociology and is a fine speaker, doing an excellent job of public relations for pro football. He was invited to the White House to meet with President Nixon regarding the drug abuse problem in the country and in recognition of his anti-drug work.

His off-season time is spent as a restaurateur at Gerry Philbin's Goal Post in East Massapequa, Long Island. He has another Goal Post in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, his hometown."

-The New York Jets Official 1972 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos

"Philbin comes to the Stars after an outstanding All-Pro career with the Jets, and after being with the Eagles last year. Selected to the all-time All-AFL team by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he was voted All-Pro after the Jets' 1968 championship season.
Gerry was a full-time starter for the Jets after missing most of his 1964 rookie year with a shoulder injury. He knows how to play with pain, suffering knee and shoulder injuries from 1969 through 1972; he bounced back each time.
He was selected to the AFL All-Star teams in 1968 and 1969, and in the Jets' Super Bowl season Philbin graded out as the team's best defensive lineman for the third season in a row. He had 12 quarterback sacks in the Jets' 1969 AFL Eastern Division championship season and had three in one game that year. Philbin dumped Len Dawson twice in the '69 AFL Championship Game.
A 1964 third round draft choice of the Jets and the Lions, Philbin was All-East at the University of Buffalo, a second-team All-American and an Academic All-American. He played in the 1964 Senior Bowl and in the All-American Bowl.
Philbin was traded to Kansas City for running back Mike Adamle after the 1972 season but elected to stay in the East with the Eagles. He rejoins Jet Super Bowl teammates Babe Parilli, John Elliott, George Sauer, Sam Walton and Randy Beverly.
A sociology major, Gerry has been involved in anti-drug work and is a good public speaker. He owned a restaurant in East Massapequa on Long Island. His birthplace is Pawtucket, Rhode Island."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Profile: Ray Parson

Tight End
No. 85
Minnesota
"With the Detroit Lions in 1971, Parson was an offensive tackle. As a receiver at Minnesota, he caught 38 passes for five touchdowns in his senior year. He made 72 career catches for nine touchdowns and had a 12-yard career average. An All-American, Ray was All-Big 10 for two years and also played defensive end for the Gophers.
An education major, Ray lettered in varsity basketball. His birthplace in Uniontown, Pennsylvania."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Profile: Greg Lens

Defensive Tackle
No. 69
Trinity
"Inactive last year, Lens was a 1970 fourth-round draft choice of the St. Louis Cardinals. He was waived to Atlanta that year and was active for 14 games with the Falcons in 1970 and seven in 1971. He was traded to Buffalo in 1972 but sat out the year. Lens was with the Jets in camp last year. The highlight of his career is his three sacks of Roman Gabriel in Los Angeles in 1971.
Greg was a second-team All-America selection at Trinity and was chosen for the 1969 Senior Bowl game. He spent 22 months in the Army at Fort Leonard Wood. Greg was an all-star basketball center at Central Catholic High in Marshall, Minnesota, his birthplace.
His hobbies are hunting and archery."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Profile: Bob Kuziel

Center
No. 52
Pittsburgh
"Inactive last year due to an injury, Kuziel was with the Saints in 1972. He was New Orleans' third-round draft choice that year and was the first center chosen in the draft.
Kuziel started the '72 College All-Star Game against Dallas. That berth is the highlight of his career. He was chosen All-East First Team at Pittsburgh and All-America Honorable Mention. He played in the East-West Shrine Game and the Hula Bowl after his senior year.
Bob majored in economics in college and enjoys golf, swimming, weightlifting and reading. He attended Manilus (New York) High and his birthplace is New Haven, Connecticut."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Profile: Dick Hart

Guard
No. 64
"Hart played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1967 to 1972 and was also with the Buffalo Bills in '72. He was in camp with the Jets last year.
Dick was elected to the NFL All-Rookie team in 1967. He was an Honorable Mention All-American in high school football, and also All-American in high school track.
Dick enjoys weightlifting. His hometown is Morrisville, Pennsylvania."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Profiles: Bob Gladieux and Lee Bouggess

BOB GLADIEUX

Running Back
No. 35
Notre Dame

"A fiery competitor who is very popular with fans, Bob is a standout specialty team performer. He was the second highest scorer in Notre Dame's modern history."

-1973 Topps No. 193

"An eighth-round draft by New England, Gladieux played with the Patriots from 1969 through 1972, with a stop at Buffalo in 1970. He has a pro career rushing average of 3.7 and also returns kicks, averaging 14.6 in the pros. He rushed for a 4.7 average in 1971.
Gladieux had an outstanding career at Notre Dame. He was the second-highest scorer in their modern history and hit an all-time high for the Irish in 1968 with 15 touchdowns. He left school as the second-leading receiver in Notre Dame's history.
Bob starred in two postseason Bowl games. In his last college game, he out-rushed O.J. Simpson. He scored the only Notre Dame touchdown in the famous 10-10 tie with Michigan State.
Called 'Harpo,' Gladieux majored in economics. His birthplace is Louisville, Kentucky."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

LEE BOUGGESS

Running Back

No. 46

Louisville

"When Lee Bouggess was picked on the third round of the 1970 college draft, the most people could say was that he came from the same school as Johnny Unitas- Louisville. But the Eagles knew what they were doing as this powerful runner bowled over would-be tacklers on the way to gaining a respectable 401 yards for a weak team. And the 6-2, 210-pounder displayed fine hands, catching 50 passes to tie for fifth place in the NFC.

The strange part of his coming through was that Lee got to play offense only in his senior year of college; as a sophomore and junior he was an All-Conference defensive player. In his one year on offense for Louisville, he gained 1,064 yards, including 171 yards and two touchdowns in his final game.

The Eagles are counting on them to help lead them back into contention."

-Brenda Zanger, Pro Football 1971

"Rookie of the Year for the Eagles. Bouggess was among the top 20 in the NFC in rushing, gaining 401 yards on 159 carries for an average of 2.5 yards a crack. His longest gain was only 20 yards. 

Bouggess was the Eagles' leading pass catcher, flaring out from the backfield to catch short passes from Norm Snead. He caught 50 for an average gain of eight yards a catch, and his longest gain was 34 yards. He took two of them into the end zone for touchdowns.

He went to Louisville for two years where he played defense for two years before switching to running back in his senior season. He majored in biology. He was drafted third by the Eagles."

-John Devaney, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football (1971 Edition)

"Another fine rookie member of the Eagles' 1970 offensive unit, Lee was the club's second leading rusher last season with 401 yards. He also proved to the Eagles' leading pass receiver of 1970 as he chipped in with 50 catches and an 8.0 average. His longest gainer went for 34 yards and he had two touchdowns to his credit. 

Drafted third by Philadelphia for the 1970 campaign, he carried the ball 267 times for 1,064 yards during his senior year of college ball. Lee had six games in which he gained over one hundred yards. He was selected for the All-Missouri Valley Conference team as a defensive star in both his sophomore and junior years. He also participated in track. Lee played in the American Bowl at the conclusion of his college career.

He is a native of Louisville."

-1971 Topps No. 194

1974 Profiles: Don Gault and Brian Dowling

DON GAULT

Quarterback
No. 11
Hofstra
"Gault spent four seasons with the Browns, three on the taxi squad. He was active in 1970 for two games and started the third game of that season against Pittsburgh in place of injured Bill Nelson. Don missed most of the 1969 season due to National Guard duty. He went to San Diego in the 1972 preseason, played the rest of the year for Edmonton in the CFL, and was in camp with the Jets last year.
Don holds many Hofstra passing records: most total passing yardage, career (5,149), season (2,134) and game (345); most attempts, career (789) and season (327); completions, career (326); touchdown passes, career (41) and season (20). Don was All-MAC, All-East and ECAC Sophomore of the Year. The highlight of his career was four touchdown passes against both Temple and Delaware.
Don is the regional sales manager for A-Drive Auto Leasing in Hicksville, New York and is also a licensed insurance agent. His hobbies are golf and tennis and his birthplace is New York, New York."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

BRIAN DOWLING

Quarterback

No. 14

Yale

"A good scrambler and capable passer, Brian is an extremely smart player. He led Yale to an undefeated season in his senior year in 1968.

Brian threw for 50 touchdowns at Yale."

-1974 Topps No. 357

1974 Profile: Jim Ford

Running Back
No. 28
Texas Southern
"Originally drafted by Dallas, then waived to New Orleans, Ford played two years (1971-72) for the Saints. He was traded in 1973 to the Oilers for two draft choices but sat out the year due to a leg injury.
Jim had a great rookie season for the Saints, rushing for 379 yards with a 4.1 average and two touchdowns in nine games. He was only 25 yards behind team leader Jim Strong.
Although hampered by a leg injury in his second year, Ford still kept his pro average at a respectable 3.9. He has caught eight passes for 63 yards in the pros.
Jim majored in physical education and had a 4.7 rushing average in his senior year. His hobbies are basketball and swimming, and he works for 'Project P.U.I.I.' for youth in Houston, Texas in the off-season. His birthplace is Jacksonville, Florida."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Profiles: Larry Estes and Joey Jackson

LARRY ESTES

Defensive End
No. 84
Alcorn A&M
"Estes was acquired in a trade with the Southern California Sun for Dave Williams. The last cut of the Eagles in 1973, he was an eighth-round draft choice of the Saints in 1970. He played 14 games that year, eight the following season and seven in '72.
All-Conference in college his junior and senior years, Larry received the Outstanding Player award in the 1968 Orange Bowl classic as Alcorn A&M beat Florida A&M. He lists his career highlight as being on the field when Tom Dempsey kicked his record setting 63-yard field goal.
An Education major, Larry reached All-Conference status during a four-year career in baseball at Alcorn A&M. A car salesman in the off-season, he enjoys hunting and fishing. His birthplace is Louisville, Mississippi."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

JOEY JACKSON

Defensive End

No. 79

New Mexico State

"Joey Jackson has great strength and is the second fastest player on the squad."

-Bob Billings, Football Digest, January 1972

"A sixth-round draft choice, scouts say 'quick, all the tools, good pursuit.' Jackson played for two years at defensive end and one at defensive tackle for the Aggies. He scored a safety in the Aggies' 32-31 win over North Texas State. Jackson has 4.9 speed and will be looked at both the inside and outside along the line. The coaches feel his best football is still ahead of him.

He's nicknamed 'Mad Mountain' after a local Indian legend. His brother Mike plays football for Central State. Joey is very active in the fellowship of Christian athletes and works with Christian youth camps. He enjoys roller skating. His hometown is Cincinnati, Ohio."

-The New York Jets Official 1972 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos

1974 Profile: John Elliott

Defensive Tackle
No. 80
Texas

1968

As a rookie in 1967, John left little doubt that he is a cornerstone of the young and aggressive Jet defensive line. His ability to shut down opposing runners impressed opponents throughout the league.

1969

In New York's championship season of 1968, their defensive line proved as punishing as their renowned linebacking corps. One reason was the emergence of John Elliott as an AFL All-Star and both an AP and UPI second-team All-Pro. John proved extremely tough against running plays.

"In only his third pro season, John Elliott led the Jets' small but quick defensive line in getting to the quarterback (15 times). He was most everybody's All-AFL defensive tackle, and Weeb Ewbank and the other Jets were more than a little miffed that John wasn't selected to the combined AFL-NFL All-Pro squad.

Extremely fast, the 6-4, 250-pound Elliott has a knack of nearly always being where the ball is, whether the play is a pass or a run (he was a high school high jumper).

Out of the University of Texas, he was drafted seventh by the Jets in 1967. During his first season with New York he played at end, linebacker and tackle before settling down at tackle. The Jets expect that he and left tackle Steve Thompson could be an All-Conference pair for years to come."

-Brenda and Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1970

"John played offensive tackle and defensive middle guard for Texas and appeared in the 1965 Orange Bowl, the 1967 Bluebonnet Bowl and the Coaches' All-America Game. In high school, John set a school record for the high jump with a leap of 6'5".

He has blossomed into a stellar defensive lineman for the Jets. He has the necessary speed to play his position. John played at three positions as a rookie- end, linebacker and tackle. The coaches look for him to be named all-league this year.

John coaches a Pony League baseball team."

-1970 Topps No. 54

"Defensive tackle John Elliott was the only member of the Jets' regular front four to escape serious injury in 1970.

At 6-4 and 250 pounds, Elliott, who once high jumped six feet, five inches in high school, is one of the quickest, most mobile linemen in the game. Sacking the opposing quarterback is his specialty. He has led New York in that category for the past two seasons, getting to the quarterback 15 times in 1969 and 16 times last year.

For his great work, the Jets voted John the team's Most Valuable Player, only the second time in the club's 11-year history that the award has gone to a defensive player. A pro for only four years, Elliott already is acclaimed as one of the super tackles in pro ball."

-Brenda Zanger, Pro Football 1971

"Hero in defeat in 1970. Elliott is small in size [6-4, 244]  but not in stature as All-AFC honors attest. He sacked opposing quarterbacks 16 times in a banner year. He was the unanimous MVP of the Jets in a poll by teammates and a Pro Bowl selection. Elliott is coming off his best season in all respects. He went almost 12 full games before missing a play in 1970.

He's known for a running feud with the Oakland Raiders, particularly offensive guard Gene Upshaw. The Colts showed respect for him by yanking Unitas from a game at the earliest moment because they didn't want Elliott to get to him with bone-crushing tackles. He's a rugged rusher but was called for roughing only once last season.

Elliott was a star of the University of Texas teams along with George Sauer and Pete Lammons. He played offensive tackle and middle guard in college. Drafted No. 7 by the Jets, he took a little time to find a position, then was All-AFL by 1969.

Extremely athletic- a 4.7 sprinter in the 40 and a former 6-foot-5 high jumper- Elliott loves the rodeo and has a desire to compete. He's an outdoorsman and rancher at heart and is married."

-John Devaney, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football (1971 Edition)

"John followed up an outstanding year in 1969 with his greatest ever in 1970. Named to numerous All-AFC squads including both AP and UPI, he was one of two Jets voted to the AFC's Pro Bowl squad. John was also named Most Valuable Jet as he led the team in dumping the quarterback for the second straight year with 16 sackings.

He has been praised by opposing coaches and players as among the quickest defensive linemen in the game. He had an outstanding game against Miami in the 1970 home opener, dumping Bob Griese twice. John followed with superb defensive games against the Bills and Giants and led a strong pass rush against Minnesota and Oakland before leaving the latter game with a knee injury.

John set a high school record with a high jump of 6' 5". He was an offensive tackle and a defensive middle guard for the Texas Longhorns and played in the 1965 Orange Bowl, the 1967 Bluebonnet Bowl and the Coaches' All-America Game. During his rookie year with the Jets he played end, linebacker and tackle."

-1971 Topps No. 153

"John followed an outstanding year in 1969 with his greatest ever in the pros in 1970. He he was named to numerous All-AFC squads, including both wire services, and was one of two Jets voted to the AFC's Pro Bowl squad. John also gathered in the NEA Third Down Trophy as the most valuable Jet by a vote of his teammates and was selected as the team's most valuable defensive player by the New York writers and broadcasters.

It's no coincidence that the Jets were the top defensive team in the AFL in 1968 and AFC in 1970 and that Elliott became a starter three years ago. He led the team in dumping the quarterback for the second straight year in 1970 with 16 sackings and was the only member of the Front Four to escape injury, though he was slowed by a sprained knee in the Oakland game on December 6.

The Jet coaching staff is unanimous in the opinion that Elliott is the best in the business. He has been praised by opposing coaches and players as among the quickest, most mobile defensive tackles in the game.

John had an outstanding game against Miami in the home opener, dumping Bob Griese twice. He followed up that one with superb games against Buffalo and the Giants at Shea. He led a strong pass rush against Minnesota and Oakland.

He was drafted 7th in 1967. During his rookie year, Elliott played end, linebacker and tackle.

Elliott set a high school record with a high jump record of 6-5. He enjoys hunting and fishing and works as a rancher in the off-season in Camp Wood, Texas. His hometown is Warren, Texas."

-The New York Jets Official 1971 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos

"Elliott went a dozen games in 1970 without missing a play. He started all that year and was named MVP by his teammates.

He had played 50 games in a row. Then came 1971 and he was wiped out for almost the whole year. John played only four games but is expected to be back after rigorous off-season rehabilitation sessions. He's a fine athlete with a positive attitude.

A 4.7 man in the 40 and a former 6-5 high jumper, Elliott makes up in athletic ability what he lacks in size. He's one of the smallest tackles in years to earn all-star honors.

John is a rodeo buff, and is a rancher in Texas in the off-season."

-Jim Benagh, The Complete Handbook of Football, 1972 Edition

"Elliott was an offensive tackle and defensive guard for Texas. He played in the 1965 Orange Bowl, 1966 Bluebonnet Bowl and Coaches All-America Game. Elliott was drafted seventh in 1967.

He has been named to numerous All-A.F.C. squads and also to the Pro Bowl. In 1970 he was voted the most valuable Jet and the most valuable defensive player by the New York writers and broadcasters. He has led the team several times in dumping the quarterback."

-1972 Coca-Cola

"Acclaimed as one of the finest defensive tackles in all of football and certainly among the quickest, Elliott was on his way to repeating his outstanding year of 1970 when a knee injury cut him down for the season in the fourth game at New England. He suffered torn ligaments in his right knee and underwent surgery immediately, sidelining him for the year.

Elliott had a banner year in 1970 when he was named to numerous All-AFC squads (including both wire services), to the Pro Bowl and as the Jets' NEA Third Down winner, emblematic of the MVP as selected by his teammates. He was also tabbed as the Jets' most valuable defensive stalwart by New York writers and broadcasters.

It's no coincidence that the Jets led the AFL in defense for two of the three years after Elliott became a starter. He led the team in dumping the quarterback in 1970 with 16 sackings and was the only member of the Front Four to escape injury that year. He has drawn consistent praise from opponents and NFL coaches.

During his rookie year he played end, linebacker and tackle. He was drafted seventh in 1967.

Elliott set a high school high jump record with a jump of 6-5. He enjoys hunting and fishing, and works as a rancher in the off-season. His hometown is Warren, Texas."

-The New York Jets Official 1972 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos

"A top-flight tackle who has been having his troubles in the past couple of seasons because of injuries. Elliott played in only four games in 1971 and missed another in 1972.

'The good lord gave me five good years in the pros,' he says. 'I figure now I've got to start paying for them. But I hope I can play another five or six years.' A tough guy from the Texas farm country who was earning money by carrying 100-pound sacks of feed at age 12, he returns to his ranch in the off-season.

Elliott was criticized for clobbering Houston's Dan Pastorini. But he says it wasn't intentional: 'I don't want to hurt anyone. I've had two or three operations myself so I know what they're like."

-Jim Benagh, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football, 1973 Edition

"One of the premier defensive linemen in pro football, Elliott began to show his original form late last season. He spent the preseason and the early games of the regular season fighting his way back from knee surgery in 1971. He finally has regained his full mobility and his ability as a 'chaser' of quarterbacks. John had an outstanding year in 1970, but he suffered torn ligaments in his right knee in the fourth game of 1971 at New England and underwent surgery immediately.

In 1970 he was named to numerous All-AFC squads, to the Pro Bowl and was voted the NEA Third Down Award by his teammates as the Jets' most valuable player. It's no coincidence that the Jets led the AFL in defense for two of the three years after Elliott became a starter. He led the team in sacking quarterbacks in 1970 with 16 dumps.

Elliott draws consistent praise from his opponents and from coaches for his speed and 'active' nature on the line. He was drafted seventh in 1967.

John enjoys hunting and fishing, and works as a rancher during the off-season. His hometown is Warren, Texas."

-The New York Jets Official 1973 Yearbook

"Elliott comes to the Stars at the height of his career. He's a tough defensive tackle who wreaked havoc on the offense for seven years with the Jets. He was chosen for numerous All-AFC squads and for the Pro Bowl and was selected as MVP by his Jet teammates in 1970 when he led the Jets in quarterback sacks with 16.
After that outstanding year, he was sidelined by torn ligaments in his right knee in October 1971 and underwent surgery immediately. He spent most of 1972 regaining his mobility and speed. Last year he was the original 'Big Bad John.'
Elliott was a Jet starter since his last three rookie season games. In two of the three years after he became a starter, the Jets led the league in defense. Elliott anchored the Jets' stingy defensive line in the 1968 Super Bowl season and led Jet rushers with 15 sacks the next year. Versatile, he played linebacker, defensive end and defensive tackle in his first year.
John was a 7th-round draft choice. He played in the 1965 Orange Bowl with Stars wide receiver George Sauer and in 1967 was in the Bluebonnet Bowl and the Coaches All-America Game. John was tri-captain of the Longhorns. In high school, he excelled in the high jump with a 6'5" record.
Elliott rejoins Jet Super Bowl teammates Sauer, Babe Parilli, Gerry Philbin, Randy Beverly and Joe Walton on the Stars.
John relaxes by hunting and fishing, and between seasons works his ranch. His birthplace is Warren, Texas."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

1974 Profiles: Randy Beverly and John Dockery

RANDY BEVERLY

Free Safety
No. 42
Colorado

1969

Randy truly rose to the occasion with two interceptions in Super Bowl III. With the Colts threatening on the Jet 10-yard line in the first half, he intercepted an Earl Morrall pass in the end zone. When Unitas led Baltimore to the Jet 25 in the second half, Randy intercepted Johnny's pass in the end zone.

In a September game against Boston, Randy's 68-yard interception for a touchdown was the AFL's fourth-longest interception return of 1968.

"Randy was with the Jets from 1967 through 1969 and the Patriots in 1970 and 1971. He excelled in the Jets' Super Bowl III triumph over the Colts, with two interceptions.
Originally signed by the Jets as a free agent in 1966, Randy has a career interception total of 12 thefts for 237 yards and a touchdown. His interception-return average is 19.8. While at Colorado he once returned a kickoff 99 yards. He had a 68-yard touchdown return against Boston in the Jets' '68 championship season. Randy has also played cornerback.
A Junior College All-America at Trinidad J.C., Randy rejoins Jet Super Bowl teammates Babe Parilli, John Elliott, George Sauer, Gerry Philbin and Sam Walton on the Stars.
Randy was a high school state champion in the long jump. His high school team won three championships during his years at Wildwood (New Jersey) High. His birthplace is Wildwood, New Jersey."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide

JOHN DOCKERY

Cornerback

No. 43

Harvard

1970

Taking over as a starting cornerback five games into the 1969 season, John proved a pleasant surprise for an injury-riddled Jet defensive secondary. Capable of running stride for stride with any receiver, his five interceptions tied for ninth in the AFL.

Signed as a free agent out of Harvard (Boston, Mass), John is a graduate of Brooklyn Preparatory High School where he lettered in football, baseball and basketball.

"Dockery was the Jets' top reserve at either cornerback in 1970 after being the starting left corner for the '69 campaign. He filled in for Earlie Thomas on the right side four times. He played three quarters when Thomas injured his ankle at Pittsburgh and again against Boston. Dockery saw a lot of playing time at Miami and Baltimore in the final two games of the year when Thomas was idled by an elbow injury.

He tied for the club lead in interceptions in 1969 with five. One of the few players to go both ways in the pros, John caught a six-yard pass against Denver in the second game of the '69 season. He also had a 41-yard catch against the College All-Stars.

John came up to the active roster of the Jets for the final three games of 1968 and played in the AFL Championship game and the Super Bowl. He signed as a free agent in 1967 and played for the Bridgeport Jets. He played a year of minor league baseball with Pittsfield (Mass).

He enjoys art and music. He's working on his thesis in urban planning at Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture. John's hometown is Brooklyn, N.Y."

-The New York Jets Official 1971 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos

"Dockery started at left cornerback the final seven games of the year and did an outstanding job on the corner as he had done in 1969 as a regular. A great athlete in general, he also worked at right corner when Earlie Thomas was injured. John had two interceptions, both against Buffalo.

He also worked in practice as a wide receiver and is one of the few players in the pros to go both ways. He caught a six-yard pass against Denver in 1969 and also hauled in a 41-yarder in the College All-Star Game.

Dockery tied for the club lead in interceptions with five in 1969. He came up to the active roster of the Jets for the final three games of 1968 and played in the AFL Championship game and the Super Bowl. He has good speed.

He signed as a free agent in 1967 and played for the Bridgeport Jets. He played a year of minor league baseball with Pittsfield (Massachusetts) and was director of the Joe Namath football camp in New England.

John enjoys art and music. He's working on his thesis in urban planning at Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture. His hometown is Brooklyn, New York."

-The New York Jets Official 1972 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos