Saturday, December 28, 2024

1979 Profile: Chuck Ramsey

Punter
No. 15
Wake Forest
"Chuck has come through with clutch pressure punts during his two campaigns with the Jets. The AFC's fifth leading punter in 1978, he gets fine distance and is improving on accuracy.
Chuck works as a tennis pro in the off-season."

-1979 Topps No. 402

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

1979 Profile: Lawrence Pillers

Defensive End
No. 76
Alcorn State
"Lawrence is equipped with outstanding speed for a man his size and he's the kind of player who will become a team leader. He was an all-conference selection three times at Alcorn State and had 12 blocked punts.
A broken hand in 1977 hampered his pass rush, but he graded extremely high and has improved vastly each season.

-1979 Topps No. 287

Monday, December 9, 2024

1979 Profile: Burgess Owens

Free Safety
No. 22
Miami
"An intelligent team leader with great speed and good range on pass coverage, Burgess is particularly effective at stopping opponents' running game.
Burgess owns a 400-acre farm with his father."

-1979 Topps No. 482