Tuesday, October 21, 2014

1969 Profile: Emerson Boozer

Halfback
No. 32
Maryland State
"When he's not sore-footed from bunion trouble, or recovering from knee surgery, Emerson Boozer ideally complements Matt Snell in the Jet backfield.
Built along the lines of Mike Garrett, only bigger and stronger, Boozer has developed into a fine pro runner who was good enough to rank tenth in the league as a rookie in 1966, with 455 yards on 97 carries for a 4.7 average and four touchdowns. The following year he was on his way to a possible scoring title with 13 touchdowns after seven games, when he suddenly wrecked his knees in a game against Kansas City and was through for the year. Last season, he started off slowly, testing the knee more each week, picking up momentum and finishing at full speed, as he gained 441 yards on 143 carries for a 3.1 average and five touchdowns.
In his three years in the league, he has turned into a better-than-average blocker and a fine pass receiver."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1969

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