1978 Profile: Bruce Harper

Kick Returner-Running Back

No. 42

Kutztown State

"One of the Jets' outstanding crop of 1977 rookies, Bruce signed with the club as a free agent after being overlooked in the draft.

He was an Honorable Mention AP Little All-America in 1976 when he became the first back in Kutztown State history to gain over 1,000 yards. Bruce rushed for 1,132 yards in 10 games including 216 yards in one contest.

Bruce modeled the Jets' new jerseys at a press conference on February 27, 1978."

-1978 Topps No. 362

1978 Profile: Clark Gaines

Running Back

No. 21

Wake Forest

"A hard runner who breaks tackles, Clark is a good blocker, a fine receiver and an excellent specialty teams player. He made the Jets as a free agent in 1976 and became a starter in the seventh game of the campaign. He proceeded to record four 100-yard games and outrush all NFL rookie runners.

Clark worked in construction as a watchman to help earn his college degree."

-1978 Topps No. 81

1978 Profile: Joe Fields

Center

No. 65

Widener

"A 'sleeper' draft selection by the Jets in 1975, Joe played in all 14 games while starting the final 10 at center during his sophomore season of 1976. A teammate of Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson in college, Joe never missed a play at Widener despite shoulder and ankle injuries during his senior campaign of 1974.

Joe has good quickness along with a fine attitude. He's a superb blocker and an excellent long-snapper on punts and placements.

Joe's nickname is 'W.C.' "

-1978 Topps No. 161

R.I.P. Dave Herman

1978 Profile: John Ebersole

Middle Linebacker

No. 55

Penn State

"An intelligent player who is equally effective against the pass and the run, John is a tough performer who will play when hurt. He has been a Jets' regular for five years.

John owns his own beverage company."

-1978 Topps No. 41

R.I.P. Jim Sweeney

R.I.P. Marvin Powell