1979 Profile: Rich Szaro

Place Kicker

No. 10

Harvard

"Rich booted two field goals in first NFL game in 1975, one of which came on the final play, as the Saints beat the Packers, 20-19. Ever-improving with his accuracy, he provided the Saints with consistently effective place-kicking last season. A solid athlete, he's a tough tackler as a safetyman in kickoff situations. Rich had trials with the Raiders and Eagles.

He excelled at both soccer and football at Harvard where he was a hard running halfback."

-1977 Topps No. 182

"Rich spent much of 1978 on the injury list but hopes to be back in top form this season. He hit on 18 of 23 field goals during the 1976 campaign.

Rich excelled in soccer at Harvard."

-1979 Topps No. 293

1979 Profile: Toni Linhart

Place Kicker

No. 2

Austria Technical

"The Colts leading scorer in 1974, Toni was perfect on his point-after-touchdowns, hitting on all 22 conversion attempts.

A native of Austria, Toni learned soccer-style kicking in Europe. He was signed as a free agent by the Saints in 1972."

-1975 Topps No. 439

"The Colts' leading scorer the past two seasons, Toni was signed in Europe following a tryout. A former professional soccer player, he hit on all eight field goals inside 39 yards in 1974."

-1976 Topps No. 209

"Linhart led all of football in scoring last season as he was the only man to go over 100 points. He kicked a 31-yard field goal in overtime, enabling the Colts to defeat the Dolphins for the AFC East title in 1975. Toni kicked a 29-yard field goal to defeat the Broncos in a 1975 preseason game.

He attended Austria Tech where he participated in soccer and skiing."

-1977 Topps No. 190

"The AFC's second leading scorer in 1977, Toni led all of pro football in 1976 with 109 points. In the process he established a new Colt mark, breaking the record of 107 points set by Lou Michaels in 1967.

Toni works as an architect during the off-season."

-1978 Topps No. 355

"The Colts' leading scorer once again in 1978, Toni had a clutch field goal in overtime to give the club the 1975 AFC East title over the Dolphins.

Toni made the 1960 Austrian Olympic downhill skiing team."

-1979 Topps No. 280

R.I.P. Derrick Gaffney

1979 Profile: Ed Taylor

Cornerback

No. 38

Memphis State

"A steady performer and hard hitter for the Jets, Ed has also seen duty as a kickoff returner. He had eight interceptions in his Memphis State career.

Ed's brother Cliff was a running back with the Packers."

-1979 Topps No. 442

1979 Profile: Shafer Suggs

Safety

No. 23

Ball State

"Shafer has good size and range and is one of the Jets' hardest hitters. He's found a home at strong safety after starting nine games at cornerback as a rookie in 1976. Shafer has outstanding speed and jumping ability."

-1979 Topps No. 307

R.I.P. Alex Kroll

1979 Profile: Abdul Salaam

Defensive Tackle

No. 74

Kent State

"Abdul is great for the morale of the Jets, being as vocal and as enthusiastic as he is. He is very physical, quick and active. He's a hustler with great pursuit and is especially tough against the running game.

As Larry Faulk he was a four-year letterman at Kent State and was a first-team All-Mid American Conference selection for three straight seasons.

Abdul works in construction in the off-season."

-1979 Topps No. 462