Cornerback
No. 46
Alcorn A&M
"Sowells has been a backup cornerback for the Jets for three years and earned the starting assignment in the first three games of 1973 before injuring his shoulder at Miami. According to coaches, he played well against Green Bay in the opener and then a week later had a field day against the Colts. Sowells tied the Jet record with three interceptions off Baltimore, returning one of them 30 yards for the team's final touchdown in a 34-10 victory. He yielded his starting post to regular Earlie Thomas at Miami and spent the remainder of the year as a swingman, filling in on either side or as an extra back.
In spite of recurring shoulder dislocations (left shoulder) he started five games in 1972 and had two interceptions. As a rookie he started six games and did an adequate job.
Sowells' hometown is Huntsville, Texas."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Sunday, April 12, 2015
1974 Profile: Rocky Turner
Safety-Punt Returner
No. 29
Tennessee-Chattanooga
"Turner can play at either wide receiver or safety. He saw most of his action last year in the defensive backfield and was used as a backup at both safeties.
Rocky caused a fumble against Miami which led to a Jet touchdown. He jarred the ball loose on a kickoff return and enabled Mike Adamle to make the recovery deep in Dolphin territory. Rocky teamed with Chris Farasopoulos on punt returns, taking 11 for a 4.9 average, and usually was the 'up-man.'
Turner was active for eight games in 1972, his rookie year, pitching in on the kick return duties. He was drafted 10th in 1972.
His proper name is Harley. He majored in biology and his hobby is snakes. His hometown is Augusta, Georgia."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
No. 29
Tennessee-Chattanooga
"Turner can play at either wide receiver or safety. He saw most of his action last year in the defensive backfield and was used as a backup at both safeties.
Rocky caused a fumble against Miami which led to a Jet touchdown. He jarred the ball loose on a kickoff return and enabled Mike Adamle to make the recovery deep in Dolphin territory. Rocky teamed with Chris Farasopoulos on punt returns, taking 11 for a 4.9 average, and usually was the 'up-man.'
Turner was active for eight games in 1972, his rookie year, pitching in on the kick return duties. He was drafted 10th in 1972.
His proper name is Harley. He majored in biology and his hobby is snakes. His hometown is Augusta, Georgia."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
Friday, April 10, 2015
1974 Profile: Steve Tannen
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
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
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
1974 Profile: Burgess Owens
Strong Safety
No. 22
Miami
"The Jets Rookie of the Year as selected by the sportswriters, Owens has the potential to become a great NFL defensive back. He's always around the ball. He provided Jet fans with one of the most exciting plays of the year when he took a kickoff back 82 yards for a touchdown against Denver in the Shea opener. Burgess started every game at strong safety and was named to the NFL All-Rookie teams of UPI and Pro Football Weekly. Drafted No. 1 in 1973, he has strong leadership ability and can become the 'holler guy' of the Jets secondary.
Burgess was an offensive halfback in high school, gaining over 1,500 yards with 19 touchdowns. He majored in marine biology and plans to go into dentistry. His father is a professor of agronomy at Florida A&M. His hometown is Tallahassee, Florida."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
No. 22
Miami
"The Jets Rookie of the Year as selected by the sportswriters, Owens has the potential to become a great NFL defensive back. He's always around the ball. He provided Jet fans with one of the most exciting plays of the year when he took a kickoff back 82 yards for a touchdown against Denver in the Shea opener. Burgess started every game at strong safety and was named to the NFL All-Rookie teams of UPI and Pro Football Weekly. Drafted No. 1 in 1973, he has strong leadership ability and can become the 'holler guy' of the Jets secondary.
Burgess was an offensive halfback in high school, gaining over 1,500 yards with 19 touchdowns. He majored in marine biology and plans to go into dentistry. His father is a professor of agronomy at Florida A&M. His hometown is Tallahassee, Florida."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
1974 Profile: Phil Wise
Free Safety
No. 27
Nebraska-Omaha
"One of the best all-around athletes on the team, Wise has been bothered every year by groin pulls and was forced out of six games last year with one he suffered in the Giant preseason game. He became the free safety when Steve Tannen was hurt in the Atlanta game and finished out the year there. Wise is the incumbent as '74 opens and is looked for by Charley Winner to add strength to the secondary.
Phil had an 80-yard fumble return for a touchdown against Baltimore at Shea after Burgess Owens knocked the ball out of Ray Chester's hands. He had two fumble recoveries against Philadelphia, one of them leading to a touchdown. Overall he had four fumble recoveries and has seven in his career.
Drafted 6th in 1971, Phil majored in criminal justice. He specialized in probation and parole problems. His hometown is Omaha, Nebraska."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
No. 27
Nebraska-Omaha
"One of the best all-around athletes on the team, Wise has been bothered every year by groin pulls and was forced out of six games last year with one he suffered in the Giant preseason game. He became the free safety when Steve Tannen was hurt in the Atlanta game and finished out the year there. Wise is the incumbent as '74 opens and is looked for by Charley Winner to add strength to the secondary.
Phil had an 80-yard fumble return for a touchdown against Baltimore at Shea after Burgess Owens knocked the ball out of Ray Chester's hands. He had two fumble recoveries against Philadelphia, one of them leading to a touchdown. Overall he had four fumble recoveries and has seven in his career.
Drafted 6th in 1971, Phil majored in criminal justice. He specialized in probation and parole problems. His hometown is Omaha, Nebraska."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
Sunday, April 5, 2015
1974 Profile: Chris Farasopoulos
Free Safety-Punt Returner
No. 19
Brigham Young
"Farasopoulos earned the starting free safety spot in training camp and held it solidly for nine weeks until suffering severe ligament and cartilage damage to his knee against New England at Shea. He also handled the punt return chores, running them back last year at a 7.9 average. In 1972 he broke a 65-yard punt return for a touchdown against Buffalo, and led the AFC in punt returns in 1972 with a 10.5 average.
Chris is a smart, heady type of player who plays a thinking man's defense and could play strong safety if necessary. Drafted 3rd in 1971, he set NCAA records while in college.
Born in Piraeus, Greece, Chris spoke no English until he came to the U.S. at the age of five. His name is pronounced Fair-a-SOP-a-lus. He ran a 9.8 100-yard dash at BYU and was drafted as an infielder by the Baltimore Orioles, but declined to sign when they asked him to shorten his name. His hometown is Torrance, California."
-The New York Yankees Official 1972 Yearbook
No. 19
Brigham Young
"Farasopoulos earned the starting free safety spot in training camp and held it solidly for nine weeks until suffering severe ligament and cartilage damage to his knee against New England at Shea. He also handled the punt return chores, running them back last year at a 7.9 average. In 1972 he broke a 65-yard punt return for a touchdown against Buffalo, and led the AFC in punt returns in 1972 with a 10.5 average.
Chris is a smart, heady type of player who plays a thinking man's defense and could play strong safety if necessary. Drafted 3rd in 1971, he set NCAA records while in college.
Born in Piraeus, Greece, Chris spoke no English until he came to the U.S. at the age of five. His name is pronounced Fair-a-SOP-a-lus. He ran a 9.8 100-yard dash at BYU and was drafted as an infielder by the Baltimore Orioles, but declined to sign when they asked him to shorten his name. His hometown is Torrance, California."
-The New York Yankees Official 1972 Yearbook
Friday, April 3, 2015
1974 Profile: Delles Howell
Cornerback
No. 20
Grambling
"The tallest cornerback in the NFL, Howell has a bright future with the Jets. He won the left cornerback spot in training camp and started there all year.
Howell is outstanding at protecting against the run to his side as well as providing strong pass coverage. He led the team with four interceptions for 76 yards, picking off two of them at Baltimore. His others were against Denver and New England. Delles won a game ball for his 41-yard theft and strong game against the Patriots at Shea.
He was the starting right cornerback for New Orleans for two years before joining the Jets. Delles has had two broken hands in his career, but managed to stay free of injury last year. He was originally a No. 4 choice of the Saints and came to the Jets in a January 1973 trade with New Orleans.
Delles majored in physical education. His brother Mike was formerly with the Browns, and another brother, Lane, was a tackle with the Giants and Eagles. His hometown is Monroe, Louisiana."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
No. 20
Grambling
"The tallest cornerback in the NFL, Howell has a bright future with the Jets. He won the left cornerback spot in training camp and started there all year.
Howell is outstanding at protecting against the run to his side as well as providing strong pass coverage. He led the team with four interceptions for 76 yards, picking off two of them at Baltimore. His others were against Denver and New England. Delles won a game ball for his 41-yard theft and strong game against the Patriots at Shea.
He was the starting right cornerback for New Orleans for two years before joining the Jets. Delles has had two broken hands in his career, but managed to stay free of injury last year. He was originally a No. 4 choice of the Saints and came to the Jets in a January 1973 trade with New Orleans.
Delles majored in physical education. His brother Mike was formerly with the Browns, and another brother, Lane, was a tackle with the Giants and Eagles. His hometown is Monroe, Louisiana."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
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