Wide Receiver
No. 88
Jackson State
"Musical receivers on the Jets. Caster moved from tight end to wide receiver and Jerome Barkum from wide receiver to tight end. Caster had his lowest production last year because of injuries, just 10 receptions. But he averaged 20 yards a catch, just above his career average of 18.0.
Born in Mobile, Alabama, he went to Jackson State where he caught 28 touchdown passes and was drafted No. 1 by the Jets in 1970. He is a three-time Pro Bowl selection.
The best deep threat in pro football at tight end, Caster now will drive cornerbacks dizzy, not strong safeties. But man-on-man or zone, he knows how to get open.
Caster gives time to numerous causes."
-Dave Newhouse, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football (1978 Edition)
"One of the premier receivers in pro football, Richard is an outstanding deep threat against the zone. He has steadily improved his blocking ability with the Jets. He has a great pair of hands.
Richard makes many personal appearances on behalf of the Jets."
-1978 Topps No. 21
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