Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
1977 Profile: Mike Hickey
Director of Player Personnel
"The youngest director of player personnel in the NFL at 30, Hickey replaced Mike Holovak in May. He had been personnel assistant for the Patriots under Bucko Kilroy for the past six years. His father, Red Hickey, was head coach of the 49ers from 1959-63 and has been a scout with the Cowboys since 1965.
Mike played under three present NFL coaches: Dick Vermeil (high school in San Mateo, CA), John Madden (San Diego State) and Don Coryell (San Diego State). He went to Texas on a track scholarship and won the Southwest Conference discus title in 1965. He transferred to San Diego State, where he was a reserve tight end before a knee injury ended his career.
Mike was born in Santa Monica, CA."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
"The youngest director of player personnel in the NFL at 30, Hickey replaced Mike Holovak in May. He had been personnel assistant for the Patriots under Bucko Kilroy for the past six years. His father, Red Hickey, was head coach of the 49ers from 1959-63 and has been a scout with the Cowboys since 1965.
Mike played under three present NFL coaches: Dick Vermeil (high school in San Mateo, CA), John Madden (San Diego State) and Don Coryell (San Diego State). He went to Texas on a track scholarship and won the Southwest Conference discus title in 1965. He transferred to San Diego State, where he was a reserve tight end before a knee injury ended his career.
Mike was born in Santa Monica, CA."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
1977 Profile: Dan Sekanovich
Defensive Line Coach
"Pronounced se-CAN-o-vitch, Dan's coaching background includes extensive experience in high school, college and the Canadian Football League. He served as offensive and defensive line coach with the Montreal Alouettes for the past four seasons before joining the Jets' staff. Sekanovich helped Montreal to the 1974 Grey Cup and to the Eastern Conference championship in 1975.
A 1955 graduate of the University of Tennessee where he played football for four years, Sekanovich played defensive end for Montreal in the CFL in 1955 and then served in the U.S. Army for three years. He started coaching at Southington (Conn.) High School in 1958 and served as an assistant in the college ranks from 1961-72, beginning with a three-year stint at Susquehanna.
Dan moved to the University of Connecticut in 1964 where he was defensive coordinator under Rick Forzano for two seasons and John Toner for two more. He moved to the University of Pittsburgh in 1968, rejoined Forzano at the U.S. Naval Academy for two seasons and coached the defensive line at the University of Kentucky from 1971-72 before joining the Alouettes.
Dan was born in West Hazelton, Pennsylvania."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
"Pronounced se-CAN-o-vitch, Dan's coaching background includes extensive experience in high school, college and the Canadian Football League. He served as offensive and defensive line coach with the Montreal Alouettes for the past four seasons before joining the Jets' staff. Sekanovich helped Montreal to the 1974 Grey Cup and to the Eastern Conference championship in 1975.
A 1955 graduate of the University of Tennessee where he played football for four years, Sekanovich played defensive end for Montreal in the CFL in 1955 and then served in the U.S. Army for three years. He started coaching at Southington (Conn.) High School in 1958 and served as an assistant in the college ranks from 1961-72, beginning with a three-year stint at Susquehanna.
Dan moved to the University of Connecticut in 1964 where he was defensive coordinator under Rick Forzano for two seasons and John Toner for two more. He moved to the University of Pittsburgh in 1968, rejoined Forzano at the U.S. Naval Academy for two seasons and coached the defensive line at the University of Kentucky from 1971-72 before joining the Alouettes.
Dan was born in West Hazelton, Pennsylvania."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
1977 Profile: John Mazur
Defensive Secondary Coach
"Pronounced MAY-zer, John comes to the Jets from the Eagles with John Idzik, the new offensive coordinator. Mazur coached with Walt Michaels from 1973-75 and replaced Michaels as defensive coordinator when he returned to the Jets. A longtime friend of Michaels, both grew up in the same Eastern Pennsylvania area and scrimmaged against each other in high school.
John played quarterback at Notre Dame from 1948-51 and began coaching at Tulane (1955-57) following one year as a quarterback for Vancouver in the CFL and two years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He also coached at Marquette and Boston University before joining the pro ranks under Lou Saban at Buffalo in 1962.
He spent seven years with the Bills as backfield and receivers coach and worked with Jack Kemp, Daryle Lamonica and Cookie Gilchrist. Buffalo won two AFL championships and three Eastern Division during Mazur's tenure. Mazur became offensive coordinator of the Boston Patriots in 1969 and in mid-1970 was elevated to head coach, succeeding Clive Rush. He developed Carl Garrett in 1969 when Garrett beat out O.J. Simpson as AFL Rookie of the Year. He guided the Patriots to a 6-8 record in 1971 and resigned after nine games in 1972.
John was born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
"Pronounced MAY-zer, John comes to the Jets from the Eagles with John Idzik, the new offensive coordinator. Mazur coached with Walt Michaels from 1973-75 and replaced Michaels as defensive coordinator when he returned to the Jets. A longtime friend of Michaels, both grew up in the same Eastern Pennsylvania area and scrimmaged against each other in high school.
John played quarterback at Notre Dame from 1948-51 and began coaching at Tulane (1955-57) following one year as a quarterback for Vancouver in the CFL and two years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He also coached at Marquette and Boston University before joining the pro ranks under Lou Saban at Buffalo in 1962.
He spent seven years with the Bills as backfield and receivers coach and worked with Jack Kemp, Daryle Lamonica and Cookie Gilchrist. Buffalo won two AFL championships and three Eastern Division during Mazur's tenure. Mazur became offensive coordinator of the Boston Patriots in 1969 and in mid-1970 was elevated to head coach, succeeding Clive Rush. He developed Carl Garrett in 1969 when Garrett beat out O.J. Simpson as AFL Rookie of the Year. He guided the Patriots to a 6-8 record in 1971 and resigned after nine games in 1972.
John was born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Thursday, May 25, 2017
1977 Profile: Bob Ledbetter
Offensive Backfield Coach
"A 17-year coaching veteran, Ledbetter will work with running backs and assist Joe Gardi with special teams. He was an assistant at Grambling last year under Eddie Robinson, whom he credits as the main influence in his coaching career.
Ledbetter coached the offensive backfield for the New Orleans Saints from 1974-75. The Saints set a club season rushing record in his first year with 1,974 yards in 503 attempts.
His first coaching position was in 1960 in the Memphis, Tennessee school system, where he remained until he was named head freshman coach at Southern Illinois University in 1968. Bob also served as a varsity assistant until 1972 when he was appointed head coach at Norfolk (VA) State.
A 1960 graduate of Mississippi Industrial College (Holly Springs, Mississippi), Bob played tackle, tight end, fullback and linebacker in college. He has a Master's degree in health education from Southern Illinois plus credits towards a doctorate. Bob boxed for seven years as an amateur in the Army. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, best known as the home of Elvis Presley."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
"A 17-year coaching veteran, Ledbetter will work with running backs and assist Joe Gardi with special teams. He was an assistant at Grambling last year under Eddie Robinson, whom he credits as the main influence in his coaching career.
Ledbetter coached the offensive backfield for the New Orleans Saints from 1974-75. The Saints set a club season rushing record in his first year with 1,974 yards in 503 attempts.
His first coaching position was in 1960 in the Memphis, Tennessee school system, where he remained until he was named head freshman coach at Southern Illinois University in 1968. Bob also served as a varsity assistant until 1972 when he was appointed head coach at Norfolk (VA) State.
A 1960 graduate of Mississippi Industrial College (Holly Springs, Mississippi), Bob played tackle, tight end, fullback and linebacker in college. He has a Master's degree in health education from Southern Illinois plus credits towards a doctorate. Bob boxed for seven years as an amateur in the Army. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, best known as the home of Elvis Presley."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Saturday, May 13, 2017
1977 Profile: John Idzik
Offensive Coordinator
"Pronounced ID-zick, John was offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at Philadelphia for the past four seasons. He comes from the Eagles with John Mazur, the Jets' new defensive backfield aide. Both Idzik and Masur were aides at Philadelphia with Walt Michaels from 1973-75 before Michaels returned to the Jets last year.
Idzik has an excellent knowledge of Weeb Ewbank's passing system which will be reinstalled with the Jets this season. As an assistant at Miami, he helped develop Bob Griese and also worked with John Unitas and Roman Gabriel. He joined the Dolphins in their first year in 1966 as quarterback and receivers coach. He held a similar position under Don McCafferty at Baltimore from 1970-72 and contributed to the Colts' Super Bowl title in 1971.
John began coaching at the University of Tennessee in 1954. He moved to Ottawa of the CFL for a year before returning to the college ranks at Maryland under Jim Tatum, who coached Idzik during his outstanding playing career with the Terps from 1947-51. He moved in 1960 to the University of Detroit, where he was head coach from 1963-64 before the school dropped football. After a year as an assistant at Tulane in 1965, he started his pro coaching tenure with Miami.
An outstanding athlete at Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Idzik earned seven varsity letters in football and baseball at Maryland. He played in the Gator Bowl in 1947 and 1949 and in the North-South Shrine Game.
John was born in Philadelphia."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
"Pronounced ID-zick, John was offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at Philadelphia for the past four seasons. He comes from the Eagles with John Mazur, the Jets' new defensive backfield aide. Both Idzik and Masur were aides at Philadelphia with Walt Michaels from 1973-75 before Michaels returned to the Jets last year.
Idzik has an excellent knowledge of Weeb Ewbank's passing system which will be reinstalled with the Jets this season. As an assistant at Miami, he helped develop Bob Griese and also worked with John Unitas and Roman Gabriel. He joined the Dolphins in their first year in 1966 as quarterback and receivers coach. He held a similar position under Don McCafferty at Baltimore from 1970-72 and contributed to the Colts' Super Bowl title in 1971.
John began coaching at the University of Tennessee in 1954. He moved to Ottawa of the CFL for a year before returning to the college ranks at Maryland under Jim Tatum, who coached Idzik during his outstanding playing career with the Terps from 1947-51. He moved in 1960 to the University of Detroit, where he was head coach from 1963-64 before the school dropped football. After a year as an assistant at Tulane in 1965, he started his pro coaching tenure with Miami.
An outstanding athlete at Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Idzik earned seven varsity letters in football and baseball at Maryland. He played in the Gator Bowl in 1947 and 1949 and in the North-South Shrine Game.
John was born in Philadelphia."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Thursday, May 4, 2017
1977 Profile: Dan Henning
Receivers Coach
"Henning was retained by new head coach Walt Michaels along with assistants Bob Fry and Joe Gardi. He has a wealth of experience as both a coach and player in the college and professional ranks. He has coached some of college and professional football's best passing quarterbacks including Kim Hammond, Gary Huff, Bill Cappleman, Don Strock, Tommy Warren, Dan Pastorini and Lynn Dickey.
He played quarterback at William & Mary under Lou Holtz and finished 14th in the nation in passing in 1963 behind names like Don Trull, George Mira, Jerry Rhome, Roger Staubach and Craig Morton. Dan played quarterback for the San Diego Chargers from 1964 through 1967.
Dan was an assistant coach under Bill Peterson at Florida State from 1968 through 1970 before moving to Virginia Tech in 1971. He rejoined Peterson as quarterback and receivers coach with the Houston Oilers in 1972, returned to Virginia Tech in 1973 under Charlie Coffey and returned to Florida State in 1974 under Darrell Mudra. In 1975 Dan served as resident manager of security for John C. Mandel Co. at the World Trade Center.
Born in the Bronx, Dan graduated from St. Francis Prep in Brooklyn where he was all-league and all-city."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
"Henning was retained by new head coach Walt Michaels along with assistants Bob Fry and Joe Gardi. He has a wealth of experience as both a coach and player in the college and professional ranks. He has coached some of college and professional football's best passing quarterbacks including Kim Hammond, Gary Huff, Bill Cappleman, Don Strock, Tommy Warren, Dan Pastorini and Lynn Dickey.
He played quarterback at William & Mary under Lou Holtz and finished 14th in the nation in passing in 1963 behind names like Don Trull, George Mira, Jerry Rhome, Roger Staubach and Craig Morton. Dan played quarterback for the San Diego Chargers from 1964 through 1967.
Dan was an assistant coach under Bill Peterson at Florida State from 1968 through 1970 before moving to Virginia Tech in 1971. He rejoined Peterson as quarterback and receivers coach with the Houston Oilers in 1972, returned to Virginia Tech in 1973 under Charlie Coffey and returned to Florida State in 1974 under Darrell Mudra. In 1975 Dan served as resident manager of security for John C. Mandel Co. at the World Trade Center.
Born in the Bronx, Dan graduated from St. Francis Prep in Brooklyn where he was all-league and all-city."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
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