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John played backfield and center in the Big 9 and centinued that division of duties during his first campaign with the New York club. Starting as a blocking back, Cannady shifted to center when trouble developed at that position where the Giants' Mel Hein became football's all-time No. 1 center in an unbroken 15-year span. Rough, durable, a savage line backer, John quickly made good in the very important pivot spot.
After winning the NFL's rookie of the year award as halfback in '62, Ron was moved to fullback and became the team's second leading rusher. In '66 he gained 318 yards in 100 carries. He also made 20 receptions for 174 yards.
Houston got his big chance in 1962 when one of the regulars in the Patriots' defensive line. up was injured. From that time on, "Ol Hous' has developed into one of the league's top defensive tackles. It seems this boy from Memphis is only hap py when he is in the opposing backfield. The feeling around the league is that Houston will be around for a long time to come.
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