JOHN SCHMITT
Center
No. 52
Hofstra
"The Jets center for the past seven years, Schmitt is another member of Joe Namath's protection corps. He sat out part of the game at Baltimore with a concussion but was in for all the other offensive plays.
Schmitt received All-AFL mention following the '68 and '69 seasons. He enjoyed one of the finest games of any center's career against Kansas City in 1971 at Shea when he completely neutralized (according to Jet coaches) the Chiefs' awesome middle linebacker Willie Lanier. A superb pass blocker, John earned the Heede Award as the Jets' most dedicated offensive player in 1968. Signed as a free agent in 1964, he fought his way to regular status after two years on the taxi squad.
Schmitt is the sports director of WGBB radio in Freeport, handling a daily sports report. He's chairman of Professional Athletic Speakers on Narcotics for the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County and is a dedicated worker in many anti-drug projects. He works for the Cerebral Palsy School for the Living on Long Island.
John makes his year-round home in Brookville. His hometown is Central Islip, New York."
-The New York Jets Official 1973 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos
"Elected Jets offensive co-captain with Winston Hill in 1971, John has been the club's starting center for the past seven seasons. He's a superb pass blocker and gives his best effort on every play.
John received All-AFL mention after the 1968 and 1969 campaigns. He won All-East honors as a tackle at Hofstra in 1963."
-1973 Topps No. 24
RICK HARRELL
Center
6th Round
Clemson
"Drafted in the sixth round by the Jets, Harrell makes the long snap and scouts gave him a 'double-A' rating on making the snap. He will be tried at center on both place kicks and punt snaps. Rick played guard as a junior and center as a senior.
Harrell was a four-year wrestler in high school and enjoys golf and hunting. His hometown is Morristown, Tennessee."
-The New York Jets Official 1973 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos
DAVE HERMAN
Guard
No. 64
Michigan State
"A reliable performer along the offensive line, Herman begins his 10th year at right guard. He is a flawless pass blocker as well as an explosive type for the run. His block sprung Emerson Boozer for a touchdown against New England at Shea. Dave is one of the major reasons why Joe Namath was spilled only 11 times last year. He missed one game (Miami at Shea) with a charley horse.
Herman has always done a great job against the better defensive tackles in the game. He became a starter in 1965 and teamed up with different tackles on the right side over the years before Winston Hill moved in alongside him two years ago. Dave has remained as constant as ever while helping out the younger tackles put beside him. In 1968, he made a move to right tackle which helped the club win the AFL and the Super Bowl crowns. He played against Oakland's Ike Lassiter and Baltimore's Bubba Smith.
Dave was drafted as a future by both the Jets and Giants in 1963. He's in great demand on the banquet circuit. He works for John Blair and Co. in radio sports programming and is co-director of a summer football camp with Emerson Boozer. Dave makes his home in Valhalla, New York. His hometown is Edon, Ohio."
-The New York Jets Official 1973 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos
"Considered as a first-rate pass blocker, Dave usually is at his best against the league's better defensive tackles. In recent years he's done especially well against Manny Fernandez, Mike Reid and Charlie Krueger.
Dave was a standout guard at Michigan State and participated in the North-South Shrine Game."
-1973 Topps No. 126
RANDY RASMUSSSEN
Guard
No. 66
Kearney State
"One of the leaders along the offensive line, Rasmussen has been the regular left guard since his rookie year. Named to most All-AFC second teams following a very fine year in 1972, he is a great pass blocker and perhaps the best pulling guard the Jets have ever had. Randy has quick feet for a man his size (6-2, 255).
Drafted 12th in 1967, Rasmussen majored in mathematics. He grew up on a farm and likes to hunt, play golf and play tennis. He works as an institutional broker for Jeffries and Co. during the off-season. Randy wants to own his own farm and work it someday, and makes his off-season home in Elmsford, New York. His hometown is Elba, Nebraska."
-The New York Jets Official 1973 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos
"A strong one-on-one blocker, Randy is one of the best pulling guards the Jets have ever had. He has quick feet for a man his size and is a fine pass protector.
Drafted 12th by the Jets in 1967, he was the only rookie in the club's offensive lineup that season. Randy was All-NAIA for two years at Kearney State."
-1973 Topps No. 99
ROY KIRKSEY
Guard
No. 63
Maryland State
"Kirksey tore ligaments in his left knee against New Orleans and was lost for the final two games of the year. He had been a two-way performer before that. He was on his way to challenging for a starting guard slot in 1971 when torn ligaments in his right ankle knocked him out. He's a quick and strong lineman but must stay healthy if he is to improve.
Roy played three years for the Bridgeport Jets of the ACFL, two years there as a fullback and one as a guard. He was drafted eighth in 1971. Roy's biggest thrill in athletics was being named to the All-ACFL team at Bridgeport.
His hometown is Greenville, South Carolina."
-The New York Jets Official 1973 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos
GARY PUETZ
Guard
12th Round
Valparaiso
"A twelfth round draft choice, Puetz was twice a college division All-America choice at tackle and an All-Indiana Collegiate Conference three times. With quick feet, he also can play center and makes the long snap for punts.
Puetz was a kicker in college in addition to his line work. He's worked for Proctor & Gamble during the summers and pronounces his name 'Pets.' His hometown is Chicago, Illinois."
-The New York Jets Official 1973 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos
WINSTON HILL
Offensive Tackle
No. 75
Texas Southern
"One of the top offensive tackles in the game, Hill earned himself Pro Bowl honors for the sixth consecutive year in 1972. It was the seventh time overall that Winnie has been chosen for the Pro Bowl game. He has played both sides for the Jets, switching to the right side in 1971 after spending eight years at left tackle. He made the move so impressively that the Pro Bowl beckoned even at a new position.
Hill has been co-captain of the offense (1971) and is the Jets player representative. He has played in 138 straight games, the longest streak by a Jet. He plays a major role in most Jet victories by neutralizing the pass rush from his side. Hill won press acclaim for his work against Ordell Braase and Ben Davidson in the championship games of 1968. He came to the Jets in 1963 as a free agent after Baltimore and Weeb Ewbank had drafted him.
Winston was a Texas state high school tennis champion from Weldon for three years, 1957-59. He makes his off-season home in Englewood, Colorado and he owns a ranch. His hometown is Gladewater, Texas."
-The New York Yankees Official 1973 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos
"A four-time AFL All-Star, Winston likes to block for the Jets' running game more but is perhaps the most proficient pass blocker in pro football today. An All-Pro selection once again in 1972, he had another outstanding season and was selected to the AFC Pro Bowl squad.
Winston played both offense and defense in college."
-1973 Topps No. 150
BOB SVIHUS
Offensive Tackle
No. 76
USC
"The Jets left tackle for the past two seasons, Svihus is a 'worthy member' of the team says line coach Wimp Hewgley. He pairs with Winston Hill to give the Jets one of the best tackle tandems in pro football.
Svihus was a standout performer for Oakland before coming to the Jets. He started for the Raiders from '65-'70, and has missed only one game in eight years to date. Acquired by the Jets for a No. 2 draft choice during the 1971 training camp, Bob had been a No. 3 draft choice of Oakland in '65.
Svihus engaged in football, wrestling, swimming and water polo at Sequoia High. His hometown is Redwood City, California."
-The New York Jets Official 1973 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos
JOHN MOORING
Offensive Tackle
No. 71
Tampa
"Mooring is a swingman offensive lineman, capable of playing guard, tackle or center. He worked at all three last year, playing center in Baltimore when John Schimdt was hurt. Two years ago, he played two games at right guard for Dave Herman and also was used as the extra lineman on goal-line defenses. Mooring blocked a punt against Dallas in 1971. He should challenge for a starting job this year. He was the second-round draft choice of the Jets in 1971.
John was on the track team in high school in Falfurrias, Texas, and has done summer work as a signalman for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad. He makes his home in San Antonio and his hometown is Falfurris, Texas."
-The New York Jets Official 1973 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos
ROBERT WOODS
Offensive Tackle
2nd Round
Tennessee State
"The No. 2 draft choice of the Jets, Woods rated near the top of the offensive lineman crop for 1972 and is 'a great second round pick' says Weeb Ewbank. A product of the Senior Bowl where he was coached by the Jet staff, Woods made AP Little All-America.
He's the brother of Larry Woods, starting defensive tackle of the Detroit Lions. Robert played on three championship teams at Tennessee State. His hometown is Rogersville, Alabama."
-The New York Jets Official 1973 Yearbook, edited by Frank Ramos
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