Offensive Tackle
Free Agent
Bethune-Cookman
"Lewis is a free agent who played with Hamilton of the Canadian Football League for eight games before being waived. He also played briefly with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League.
His birthplace and hometown is Atlanta, Georgia. Nicknamed 'Honey Hart,' Lewis works for the Atlanta Boys Club."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
1977 Free Agent Profile: Tom Kowalczyk
Guard
Free Agent
Missouri
"Tom was a three-year letterman and two-year starter at guard. Scouts like his toughness and size [6-2, 250]. His team upset Southern California and Ohio State last season.
Tom majored in physical education and health and works at a Chrysler dealership in the off-season. He was a weight man on the track team at Southwest High in St. Louis, Mo., his birthplace and hometown. Nicknamed the 'Polish Prince,' his name is pronounced Co-WALL-sick."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Missouri
"Tom was a three-year letterman and two-year starter at guard. Scouts like his toughness and size [6-2, 250]. His team upset Southern California and Ohio State last season.
Tom majored in physical education and health and works at a Chrysler dealership in the off-season. He was a weight man on the track team at Southwest High in St. Louis, Mo., his birthplace and hometown. Nicknamed the 'Polish Prince,' his name is pronounced Co-WALL-sick."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Monday, December 16, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Joe Klecko
Defensive Tackle
6th Round
Temple
" 'They tell me this kid's a street fighter and wants to play football really bad,' says head coach Walt Michaels. 'He played middle guard at Temple and should fit well in our odd-man line defense. He's very quick and played his best against the toughest opponents. I was very impressed when I saw him against Penn State.'
Joe is known for his outstanding pass rush. He was a two-time All-East selection and twice an AP honorable mention All-American. The key to the Owls' defense, for four years, he made 105 tackles (58 solo) last season. Joe runs the 40 in 5.0 and can dunk a basketball.
Joe passed up college for two years to drive a truck after graduating from St. James High in Chester, Pa., where he played football only as a senior. Chester is his birthplace and hometown. His nickname is 'Little Joe' and his name is pronounced CLECK-o."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
"I really identified with Rocky. It was my movie. I was in the aisles."
-Joe Klecko, two-time club heavyweight boxing champion at Temple in Philadelphia who once jumped into the ring with Joe Frazier
6th Round
Temple
" 'They tell me this kid's a street fighter and wants to play football really bad,' says head coach Walt Michaels. 'He played middle guard at Temple and should fit well in our odd-man line defense. He's very quick and played his best against the toughest opponents. I was very impressed when I saw him against Penn State.'
Joe is known for his outstanding pass rush. He was a two-time All-East selection and twice an AP honorable mention All-American. The key to the Owls' defense, for four years, he made 105 tackles (58 solo) last season. Joe runs the 40 in 5.0 and can dunk a basketball.
Joe passed up college for two years to drive a truck after graduating from St. James High in Chester, Pa., where he played football only as a senior. Chester is his birthplace and hometown. His nickname is 'Little Joe' and his name is pronounced CLECK-o."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
"I really identified with Rocky. It was my movie. I was in the aisles."
-Joe Klecko, two-time club heavyweight boxing champion at Temple in Philadelphia who once jumped into the ring with Joe Frazier
Sunday, December 15, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Steve King
Offensive Tackle
5th Round (1976)
Michigan
"Steve was drafted 5th by the Jets last year but missed the entire season because of knee surgery. He had knee trouble at Michigan that required an operation.
He made second-team All-Big Ten as a junior. His strongest ratings from scouts came in balance, pulling, tenacity and quickness off the ball.
Steve has a B.A. in business. His birthplace is Hudson, New York and his hometown is Tiffin, Ohio."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
5th Round (1976)
Michigan
"Steve was drafted 5th by the Jets last year but missed the entire season because of knee surgery. He had knee trouble at Michigan that required an operation.
He made second-team All-Big Ten as a junior. His strongest ratings from scouts came in balance, pulling, tenacity and quickness off the ball.
Steve has a B.A. in business. His birthplace is Hudson, New York and his hometown is Tiffin, Ohio."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Saturday, December 14, 2019
1977 Free Agent Profile: Ron Kecman
Center
Free Agent
Maryland
"Kecman is a free agent who played center for the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League at the same time (1974-75) Jets' special teams coach Joe Gardi was an aide there. He had tryouts with the Eagles and Rams last year but failed to make the squad.
A three-year letterman at Maryland, Ron was captain as a senior. He has a B.S. in business administration. His birthplace is McKeesport, Pennsylvania, his hometown is West Mifflin, PA and his name is pronounced KECK-mun."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Maryland
"Kecman is a free agent who played center for the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League at the same time (1974-75) Jets' special teams coach Joe Gardi was an aide there. He had tryouts with the Eagles and Rams last year but failed to make the squad.
A three-year letterman at Maryland, Ron was captain as a senior. He has a B.S. in business administration. His birthplace is McKeesport, Pennsylvania, his hometown is West Mifflin, PA and his name is pronounced KECK-mun."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, December 8, 2019
1977 Free Agent Profile: Danny Johnson
Offensive Tackle
Free Agent
Rice
"A free agent, Danny was the key blocker for Rice quarterback Tony Kramer, the nation's leading passer (3,317 yards), last fall. He was a four-year starter and played offensive and defensive tackle, tight end and guard during his career; the Jets may also give him a look on defense. He was second team All-Southwest Conference and played in the Blue-Gray Game.
Danny earned a degree in commerce. He enjoys motorcycle riding. He was a football and basketball captain at Cleveland High in his birthplace and hometown, Cleveland, Texas."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Rice
"A free agent, Danny was the key blocker for Rice quarterback Tony Kramer, the nation's leading passer (3,317 yards), last fall. He was a four-year starter and played offensive and defensive tackle, tight end and guard during his career; the Jets may also give him a look on defense. He was second team All-Southwest Conference and played in the Blue-Gray Game.
Danny earned a degree in commerce. He enjoys motorcycle riding. He was a football and basketball captain at Cleveland High in his birthplace and hometown, Cleveland, Texas."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Friday, December 6, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: John Hennessey
Defensive End
10th Round
Michigan
"Hennessey is a tough defensive lineman with strong arms and the frame to carry much more weight. Scouts say he is an aggressive tackler with excellent pursuit.
He started at tackle for Michigan's Big Ten championship team that played in the Rose Bowl last season; the Jets will try him at defensive end. He played in the Orange Bowl as a junior.
John made 85 tackles (58 solo) last fall. He was voted the Wolverines' top defensive player in wins over Ohio State and Minnesota in 1976.
He majored in business administration. He has helped with March of Dimes projects and worked at the Ypsilanti State Mental Hospital. John was an all-city standout at Gordon Tech in Chicago, his birthplace and hometown."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
10th Round
Michigan
"Hennessey is a tough defensive lineman with strong arms and the frame to carry much more weight. Scouts say he is an aggressive tackler with excellent pursuit.
He started at tackle for Michigan's Big Ten championship team that played in the Rose Bowl last season; the Jets will try him at defensive end. He played in the Orange Bowl as a junior.
John made 85 tackles (58 solo) last fall. He was voted the Wolverines' top defensive player in wins over Ohio State and Minnesota in 1976.
He majored in business administration. He has helped with March of Dimes projects and worked at the Ypsilanti State Mental Hospital. John was an all-city standout at Gordon Tech in Chicago, his birthplace and hometown."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
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