PAUL ROCHESTER
Defensive Tackle
No. 72
Michigan State
"This defensive tackle played for the Dallas Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs before joining the New York Jets in 1964. Paul lists his biggest thrill as winning the 1962 AFL championship game in double overtime with Dallas.
Paul played in the 1957 Rose Bowl."
-1967 Topps No. 100
JIM HARRIS
Defensive Tackle
No. 78
Utah State
"Jim certainly didn't suffer from any sophomore jinx in 1966 as he continued as a top defensive tackle. The big man is fast, smart and strong.
Nicknamed 'Diamond Jim' by his teammates, the defensive tackle works for the Police Athletic League in the off-season."
-1967 Topps No. 94
VERLON BIGGS
Defensive End
No. 86
Jackson State
"The Jets' Awesome Foursome got to opposing quarterbacks 35 times last season, piling them up for losses of 310 yards. The guy who got there more than any of the others was Verlon Biggs, the 6-4, 260-pound behemoth who plays defensive right end.
When Verlon came into the league three years ago, he had all the tools to be a great one, except for finesse. But the rough edges appear to have been polished up now, and he figures to be a perennial All-League from here on. He has amazing speed for a man his size, and he hits a ton.
Verlon came to the Jets as their No. 3 draft choice after playing college football at Jackson State."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1967
"Top thrill of the year came to Verlon in the 1967 AFL All-Star contest. The big defensive end snared a pass and came up with a 50-yard touchdown to lead the East to its first victory."
-1967 Topps No. 91
GERRY PHILBIN
Defensive End
No. 81
Buffalo
"Gerry is one of the New York Jets' 'Awesome Foursome,' which gives the club top defense. He's got fine speed, and Coach Ewbank praises Gerry'a consistency.
In his rookie year, the defensive end was sidelined because of a shoulder separation."
-1967 Topps No. 99
BILL YEARBY
Defensive End
No. 88
Michigan
"Who was the Jets' No. 1 draft pick in 1966? Bill Yearby (defensive end)."
-1967 Topps No. 97
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