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ALL-PRO MAKES HISTORY
A rookie with the Packers and big things expected. An All-American and All-Big-Nine selection. Won three letters in football and two in track. Member of Delta Chi fraternity. Was in Naval Air Corps... of Polish descent... single.
Jack gives enemy quarterbacks a fit by flicking off their passes regularly. His six interceptions in 1967 was his peak performance. At Texas A & M, Jack won many academic and athletic honors. He was drafted #2 by the Rams in 1957.
Jack was chosen top player in the Blue-Gray and North-South game.
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With a football tucked under his arm, Bill digs up plenty of real estate before anybody stops him. He caught one pass last season for a 67-yard touchdown play, and he made a 41-yard run on another occasion.
FOOTBALL TRIVIA
Q: Who had the best season punting average for the Raiders?
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Q: Who is this player? He is a 49ers linebacker.
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After six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, Bernie was traded to the Atlanta Falcons. The Rams acquired this end for Tom Moore in July '67.
Bernie's hobby is collecting records.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
58 touchdowns
"Bons" starts his ninth season with the Redskins... one of all-time greatest pass-catchers... Holds Redskins' records for scoring (58 touchdowns for 348 points) and pass-receiving (272 catches for 5,233 yards). Number one in scoring and pass-receiving for the Redskins in 1954. Has played in 92 consecutive league games since 1947. Caught 9 TD passes in 41 minutes playing time of one game at Okla. City U. in 1946. Born in Wynne, Ark. Married... has 8 year old daughter... sells insurance off-season.
VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
Strongest freshman to enter Dartmouth in 15 years, according to regular tests given all students as part of entrance routine. Collegiate play (1948) earned All-New England selection by Boston Post, All-Eastern by Chicago Tribune, All-American by Boston Advertiser, Captain of North team, Blue-Gray game, 1949. Joined Colts in 1949.
Steve has been Seahawks' leading receiver in all 3 seasons. Last year he topped AFC with 71 receptions to set new club mark. He earned All-Rookie honors in 1976 and holds nearly all club receiving marks.
Nelson became the first Packer since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970 to post a reception of 50-plus yards and a 50-plus kickoff return in the same game in last year's Week 17 victory at Arizona. He had a 51-yard catch and a 54-yard return, both career longs.
Spent 1976 with Toronto Argonauts of Canadian Football League where he set club record with 27 kickoffs for 721 yards. Played on 4 national championship USC teams under Buccaneers' Head Coach John McKay. Ignited USC's 55-24 win over Notre Dame in 1974 with pass reception in 1st half & 102-yard kickoff return in 2nd half.
Was runner-up in Heisman Trophy balloting and consensus All-American at USC in 1974.
RETRO CORNER
Atlanta acquired this sure. handed end from the Minnesota Vikings. Paul has fine speed and is an extremely elusive receiver. Once Paul gets clear in the open field, it's a sure six points for this high flying Falcon.
Paul averaged 15.3 yds. per catch in 1968.
After being the Packers' first pick for '61, Herb gained his 4th straight All-Pro selection in '66. He added 4 interceptions and 125 yards returned to his 25 previous steals scoring his 5th TD. He also returns kickoffs.
Dick was the Lions' No. 1 draft choice and they are counting on him to develop into an outstanding defensive lineman. Strong and rangy, Chapman won All-America and All-Conference honors as Rice enjoyed a great season, winning the Cotton Bowl bid. Chapman plans to enter the field of nuclear physics.
The leader of the USC line which was the keystone of a defense which allowed only 87 points in compiling a 10-1 record in 1967 including a 14-3 triumph over Indiana in the Rose Bowl Game, Tim is described as physically and mentally tough with a world of desire. He has balance, agility and quickness to get to the passer, he uses his hands to great ability in warding off blockers and can accelerate speed in pursuit of an enemy ballcarrier. The Trojans' regular kickoff man in 1966 when he also booted three extra points and a 23-yard field goal, he also did some kicking in 1967. Tim was a 1967 All-American, he lettered three years and was co-captain along with Eagles' linebacker Adrian Young of USC's 1967 National Championship Team.
At college, Tim majored in Business Management.
MODERN ERA
Hendrickson recorded 17.5 sacks for the second consecutive season in 2024. While that total was good enough for second most in the league in 2023, it garnered him the top spot in the encore campaign. The performance made him the first Bengals player to pace the NFL in the stat since it became official in 1982.
Ever since Gino entered the N.F.L. opposing quarterbacks have been trying to figure a way to run plays around his end. So far they haven't found the right formula. He's a deadly tackler and can pile up interference with ripping blocks. When Gino isn't ruining the enemy's ground game, he's sailing in at full speed to rush a passer.
The 49ers placed fourth in the Western Division with 6 wins, 6 losses and 2 ties last season. They were leaders in the league with 500 passes, completing 261. They also led with 45 punt returns and tied with 1 TD in that department.
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80s-90s ERA
Davis set career highs in 1991 for rushing attempts with 129 and rushing yards with 624. He recorded two 100-yard performances during the '91 campaign. That doubled his career total of 100 yards games during previous five seasons.
Bruce is the only experienced center on the 49'ers roster although he has also played guard and defensive end as a pro. He is known for his fierce blocking both on running and passing plays. He is a steadying influence on a young team.
One of the top field goal kickers in football, Sam holds the team record with a 51 yard boot. In '67, he led the Eagles with 81 points scored.
Sam holds Eagles' field goal record with 18 in 1966.
The leader of the USC line which was the keystone of a defense which allowed only 87 points in compiling a 10-1 record in 1967 including a 14-3 triumph over Indiana in the Rose Bowl Game, Tim is described as physically and mentally tough with a world of desire. He has balance, agility and quickness to get to the passer, he uses his hands to great ability in warding off blockers and can accelerate speed in pursuit of an enemy ballcarrier. The Trojans' regular kickoff man in 1966 when he also booted three extra points and a 23-yard field goal, he also did some kicking in 1967. Tim was a 1967 All-American, he lettered three years and was co-captain along with Eagles' linebacker Adrian Young of USC's 1967 National Championship Team.
At college, Tim majored in Business Management.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
Rudy was the NFL's 13th leading passer last year, tossing 309 and completing 147. He threw for 1858 yards and 10 TDs including an 80 yard TD. Rudy has an NFL record, 13 straight completions and has been a League passing champ.
MODERN ERA
Brian is continuing along the path to prominence paved by great Bears linebackers Dick Butkus and Mike Singletary. Last season marked his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl appearance and third straight start. Urlacher has led Chicago in tackles in each of his four NFL seasons (the first to do that since Singletary's 1988-92 run), including in '02, when his 151 were a team record.
A local favorite, Bob is starting his seventh season at defensive end. Practically immovable on running plays, the big fellow also has the uncanny knack of sensing a forward pass and frequently tosses the quarterback for a big loss.
Bob is one of the original Patriots to sign a contract.