1961 Titan Defensive Back Profiles

ROGER DONNAHOO
Cornerback
No. 46
Michigan State
"Alert and agile, Roger intercepted six passes. He made headlines when he picked up a blocked punt on the last play of the 1960 Denver game and ran for the winning touchdown."

-1961 Topps No. 156


JOHN BOOKMAN
Cornerback
No. 42
Miami

"A candidate on defense, Bookman is a light but very fast halfback or safety man. He runs the hundred in 10 flat, the 220 in 21.7.

A No. 8 draft choice, Bookman is a Marine reservist.

His hometown is Baton Rouge, Louisiana."

-1957 Jay Publishing

"John Bookman (22) is one of the two rookies to win jobs with the Giants this season. Only 175 pounds but very fast, he has been a valuable addition to the defensive platoon's umbrella. As of midseason, he led the Giants in interceptions.

A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, John attended Miami University of Florida. He's married and has an infant daughter."

-1957 New York Giants Official Program (Yankee Stadium)

"Getting plenty of attention for his nuisance tactics as a defensive halfback in 1960 is the 26-year-old ball hawk from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Tabbed an All-League choice by many, John proved worthy of this praise by intercepting four forwards and covering receivers with great skill."

-Don Schiffer, 1961 Pro Football Handbook


DICK FELT
Safety
No. 23
BYU
Dick gained valuable experience while appearing in all 14 games last year. Opposing AFL quarterbacks now know he is a threat to intercept a pass.
Twice all-conference on offense as a collegian, Dick once scored four touchdowns in one quarter. He was also an All-Air Force halfback.


LEE RILEY
Safety
No. 22
Detroit
"A defensive back now in his fifth season. Riley was a Lion rookie, traded to the Eagles in 1956. He led the club in kickoff returns and was second in punt returns. He played offensive halfback in the Army in '57.
Riley lives in Schenectady, New York."

-Pro Football Handbook 1959

Lee appeared in every game with the Eagles in 1958 and 1959 and with the Giants last year. His skilled hands and NFL experience will be of great value to the promising New York secondary.
A unanimous All-Missouri Valley halfback two straight years, Lee registered a 4.4-yard rushing average in four years as a collegian. He was scouted personally by coach Buddy Parker of the Lions, with whom Lee began his pro career.