GEORGE SAUER
Split End
No. 83
Texas
"It could be that while studying towards his master's degree in math in the off-season, George Sauer figured out that the more passes you catch, the more yards you gain. The 6-2, 195-pound split end, in his fourth season with the Jets, went on to do just that in 1967 by catching a league-leading 75 passes for 1,189 yards and an average of 15.9 - 12 more catches and 110 more yards than he had in his sophomore year.
The All-AFL receiver has good speed, strong hands and lots of determination. With his diligence and hard work he'll continue to improve his moves as long as he continues to play, which should be for quite a while."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1968
"For the second straight year, George led the Jets in pass receptions. His 75 catches topped the American Football League. In 1966, George was the Jets' MVP."
-1968 No. 13
PETE LAMMONS
Tight End
No. 87
Texas
"The third member of the Jets' trio of receivers, Pete Lammons may have been overshadowed a little by his co-workers last season, but he wasn't overlooked by Joe Namath. For the second consecutive year, he led all AFL tight ends in receptions with 45 for 515 yards, an average of 11.4, and two touchdowns.
The 6-3, 228-pound Texan is strong enough to help the running game with his timely blocks, and can bulldog his way across the middle to grab Namath's short passes in third down situations.
He played his college ball at Texas."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1968
"Another one of the fine New York Jets ends, Pete led all American Football League tight ends in pass receptions with 41 in 1966.
Pete was the top defensive player in the 1965 Orange Bowl."
-1968 Topps No. 143
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