DEE MACKEY
Tight End
No. 89
East Texas State
"Dee was one of the New York Jets' fine rookie performers last year. Signed just before the opening day of the season, the tight end should play a big role in the Jets' 1964 plans.
The big end has a fine pair of hands that'll pull in any ball within his reach. Dee, besides being a fine pass receiver, is also an excellent blocker."
-1964 Topps No. 119
GENE HEETER
Tight End
No. 85
West Virginia
"Gene Heeter was one of the New York Jets' highly touted rookies of 1963. The hard-running end didn't disappoint his mentors as he performed with professional skill all year long. Coach Weeb Ewbank plans to let Gene see much more action this coming season.
A big, fast runner with a fine pair of hands, Gene played in the East-West Shrine Game and the Southwest Challenge Bowl."
-1964 Topps No. 115
GENE PREBOLA
Tight End
No. 86
Boston University
"Gene is a tall, well-built young fellow who has all the makings of a terrific end for the Raiders. Blessed with the talent of being in the right place at the right time, plus lots of speed, Gene makes an excellent target for the passer under pressure.
Before turning professional with the Detroit Lions, Gene was an outstanding end at Boston University. In 1958-59, he won recognition as the leading pass receiver."
-1960 Fleer No. 61
"Gene made his high school fame in the New York Metropolitan area, and his college reputation in New England. Now he's equally well known on the coast after a rookie season with the Raiders in which he caught 33 passes for 404 yards. He's proved a fine blocker, too. Gene played the tight end slot very well last year and will be relied on for an even better second year.
He was an All-New England selection while at Boston University."
-1961 Fleer No. 194
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