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
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Monday, May 25, 2015
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
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
Saturday, May 23, 2015
1974 Free Agent Profile: Len St. Jean
Guard
No. 67
Northern Michigan
"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
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
Friday, May 22, 2015
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
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
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
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
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
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
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
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
Sunday, May 17, 2015
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
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
Saturday, May 16, 2015
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
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
Thursday, May 14, 2015
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
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
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
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
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
Monday, May 11, 2015
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
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
Sunday, May 10, 2015
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
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
Saturday, May 9, 2015
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
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
Thursday, May 7, 2015
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
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
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
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
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
Monday, May 4, 2015
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
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
Friday, May 1, 2015
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
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
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