AL ATKINSON
Middle Linebacker
No. 62
Villanova
The man in the middle of the Jets' feared linebacking corps, Al was a vital part of the ascendency of the New York defense. Playing all 14 games, his five interceptions (including one returned 36 yards) were good for ninth in the league.
LARRY GRANTHAM
Linebacker
No. 60
Mississippi
"Back again after another All-Star year (his fifth), Larry Grantham remains the lightest linebacker in the game at six feet and 206 pounds.
Last year, he led the Jets' defense with five interceptions for 77 yards and was consistent both on pass coverage and against running plays.
Now in his eighth year, the knowledgeable defensive captain of the Jets calls a good game plan and still comes up with the big play. His quickness makes him a good blitzer, and he cuts down ball carriers like a lumberjack pole-axing a tree.
He's from Mississippi."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1968
RALPH BAKER
Linebacker
No. 51
Penn State
"Coming back after a serious leg injury in 1966, Ralph solidified the Jets defense in '67 with his great ability to 'read' plays. He is a physical education instructor during the off-season."
-1968 Topps No. 38
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