1977 Rookie Profile: Phil Gargis

Running Back-Safety
12th Round
Auburn
"A three-year starting quarterback at Auburn, Phil was drafted as a running back/safety by the Jets. He played halfback in the Blue-Gray Game and impressed scouts with his quickness, blocking and hustle- he runs the 40 in 4.6.
An Auburn captain as a senior, Gargis finished second on the all-time career total offense list behind former Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan with 3,918 yards and was only the second player at Auburn to surpass 1,000 yards in total offense for three straight years. He became the only player in school history to rush for four touchdowns in one game when he gained 129 yards on 14 carries against Georgia last fall, including an 82-yard touchdown run that won the game.
Gargis guided the Tigers to a 10-2 season as a sophomore and was MVP in the Gator Bowl win over Texas. He led the team in rushing as a junior (658 yards, 162 carries, 4.1 average) and rushed for 534 yards and nine touchdowns last season. His career stats: 1,879 yards on 455 carries (4.1 average) and 17 touchdowns, 152 of 341 passes completed for 2,036 yards and 14 touchdowns.
He majored in marketing. In high school, he led Colbert County High to the Alabama state championship. Phil's  birthplace is Sheffield, Alabama, his hometown is Leighton, AL, and his name is pronounced GAR-giss."

-1977 New York Jets Media Guide

1977 Free Agent Profile: Joe Gallagher

JOE GALLAGHER
Guard
Free Agent
Tennessee
"A free agent, Joe started at guard for two years after switching from linebacker and defensive tackle. He was a teammate of Dave Brady, also a Jet free agent.
Scouts like his speed. He played in the Liberty and Gator Bowls and in the Blue-Gray Game. He majored in public health.
His brother Frank played for the Lions, Falcons and Vikings. Joe was an all-state standout at St. James High in his birthplace and hometown- Chester, Pennsylvania."

-1977 New York Jets Media Guide