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
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Saturday, March 28, 2015
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
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
Thursday, March 26, 2015
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
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
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
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
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
Sunday, March 22, 2015
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
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
Friday, March 20, 2015
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
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
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
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
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
Monday, March 16, 2015
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
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
Saturday, March 14, 2015
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
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
Thursday, March 12, 2015
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
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
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
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
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
Monday, March 9, 2015
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
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
Saturday, March 7, 2015
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
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
Thursday, March 5, 2015
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
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
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
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
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
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