Center
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Hofstra
"Schmitt wrapped up his eighth season as the Jets regular center. He has always been known for his consistency on pass protection and his ability to play even when hurt. He has now played in 114 consecutive games, second only to Winston Hill on the Jet iron man list. Schmitt has been bothered by back trouble but always comes to play. He sat out part of the first Baltimore game two years ago, but has been on for every offensive play since then.
John received All-AFL mention following the 1968 and 1969 campaigns. He enjoyed one of the finest games a center could have in 1971 when he completely neutralized (according to the coaches' film analysis) Kansas City's awesome Willie Lanier in the course of a Jet victory.
Schmitt is a real leader for the younger offensive linemen, and earned the Heede Award as the Jets' most dedicated offensive player in the 1968 season. Signed as a free agent in 1964, he fought his way to regular status after two years on the taxi squad.
The sports director of WGGB Radio in Freeport, handling a daily sports report, John has his own insurance business, representing Massachusetts Mutual with offices both in Jericho (Long Island) and New York City. He's also a dedicated worker for many anti-drug projects and 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 1974 Yearbook
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