Friday, August 15, 2014

1965 Profiles: Ralph Baker and Al Atkinson

RALPH BAKER
Linebacker
No. 51
Penn State
"In his rookie season with the Jets, Ralph was a regular at left linebacker. New York's coaches predict this young man is going to develop into a standout pro linebacker.
He played end, center and linebacker in college. Signed by the Jets after being selected as their No. 6 draft pick, Ralph teaches in a Queens, New York high school in the off-season."

-1965 Topps No. 112


AL ATKINSON
Linebacker-Guard
3rd Round (Buffalo Bills)
Villanova
"Al Atkinson, a Villanova All-American, will be tried at offensive tackle. He's 6-2, 225 pounds."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1965

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