Defensive Back
No. 21
Florida
"Tannen endured a rash of injuries which sidelined him from time to time, but managed to start three games at free safety. He spent the bulk of the season as a backup man at either safety or at the corners since he has experience at all spots.
Shoulder injuries slowed him in 1972, but he managed to play in 13 of the games, and a series of muscle pulls idled him in 1971. Steve led the team in interceptions in 1972 with seven and has been a standout special teamer, making a habit of blocking kicks. He has knocked two field goals and a punt, scoring with the punt against Buffalo in 1970. Steve was a No. 1 draft choice in 1970.
Steve was an outstanding athlete in the Florida Relays as a senior in high school and competed in the high hurdles, pole vault, high jump and 440 relays. He enjoys writing poetry and is the author of a nonsense book, 'The Bleeper and the Regs,' illustrated by his sister-in-law. His hometown is Miami, Florida."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
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