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
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