Linebacker
No. 55
Penn State
"John earned a starting position at middle linebacker late in 1975, starting seven games before thigh and neck injuries sidelined him for the finale against Dallas. He battled neck problems for most of the season after an injury against New England. John also played right linebacker where he was a regular in 1974. He recovered a fumble.
He finished the 1974 season tied for the club interception lead with three and came back in '75 to intercept two passes, one short of Burgess Owens' three. Ebersole earned the game ball for his play against the Patriots (December 7, 1975). He's valued by coaches for his ability to play all three linebacker positions and has good speed which helps his pass coverage.
1973 and 1974 were his only two seasons as a regular. He opened 1973 at right linebacker but Al Atkinson's injury caused his shift to the middle. A good special teams player, Ebersole has missed only two games in six years. He was drafted No. 4 in 1970.
A versatile player in college, Ebersole [played] two years on offense and two on defense and helped lead the Nittany Lions to second place in the national rankings in total defense. He played with a dislocated shoulder against Kansas State, earning the game ball. John played in the Gator Bowl and in the Orange Bowl twice.
John holds a degree in health and physical education. He owns Ebersole Beverages, Inc. and has also done public relations for a trucking firm. His hometown is Altoona, Pennsylvania."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
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