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