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
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
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
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
Monday, February 9, 2015
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
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
Friday, February 6, 2015
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
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
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
1974 Profiles: Bob Gladieux and Lee Bouggess
BOB GLADIEUX
Running BackNo. 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
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
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
1974 Profiles: Don Gault and Brian Dowling
DON GAULT
QuarterbackNo. 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
Sunday, February 1, 2015
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
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
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