Center
No. 61
Clemson
"Active for the last four games of the year after taxiing before that, Harrell is a long snapper and could figure in Charley Winner's plans on the specialty units. He needs seasoning, but impressed Jet coaches last year with his hustle and potential. He could also work at guard.
Drafted 6th in 1973, Rick majored in electrical engineering. He was a four-year wrestler in high school and enjoys golfing and hunting. His hometown is Morristown, Tennessee."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
1974 Profile: Garry Puetz
Guard
No. 78
Valparaiso
"A surprise member of last year's rookie crew, Puetz won a starting job at right guard by the end of camp and was developing nicely according to coaches. He suffered a broken sesimoid bone in his foot at New England and was forced onto the inactive list for seven of the remaining nine games.
Puetz is thought of very highly by Charley Winner and his staff and will work at guard, tackle or center, and is considered to be a good potential center. He learned solid fundamentals of pass protection and worked well in partnership with Winston Hill on the right side. Puetz and Robert Woods became the only rookie offensive linemen to win a starting job with the Jets since Randy Rasmussen in 1967.
Drafted 12th in 1973, Garry was a kicker in college in addition to his line work and majored in physical education. He pronounces his name 'Pets' and his hometown is Chicago, Illinois."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
No. 78
Valparaiso
"A surprise member of last year's rookie crew, Puetz won a starting job at right guard by the end of camp and was developing nicely according to coaches. He suffered a broken sesimoid bone in his foot at New England and was forced onto the inactive list for seven of the remaining nine games.
Puetz is thought of very highly by Charley Winner and his staff and will work at guard, tackle or center, and is considered to be a good potential center. He learned solid fundamentals of pass protection and worked well in partnership with Winston Hill on the right side. Puetz and Robert Woods became the only rookie offensive linemen to win a starting job with the Jets since Randy Rasmussen in 1967.
Drafted 12th in 1973, Garry was a kicker in college in addition to his line work and majored in physical education. He pronounces his name 'Pets' and his hometown is Chicago, Illinois."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
1974 Profile: John Mooring
Offensive Tackle
No. 71
Tampa
"Mooring has been a swingman offensive lineman for the past three years, able to play any of the positions. He saw a lot of preseason action at right tackle in Winston Hill's absence, and has received a lot of tutoring from Hill and has the ability to become a fine blocker. He has played at center and right guard when injuries sidelined the regulars.
John hits with impact and knocks people down. He has been used as the extra lineman on goal line defenses and blocked a punt in 1971 against Dallas.
Drafted No. 2 in '71, Mooring majored in physical education. He was on track team in high school, a weight man with the shot and discuss. He's done summer work as a signal man for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad. His hometown is Falfurrias, Texas."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
No. 71
Tampa
"Mooring has been a swingman offensive lineman for the past three years, able to play any of the positions. He saw a lot of preseason action at right tackle in Winston Hill's absence, and has received a lot of tutoring from Hill and has the ability to become a fine blocker. He has played at center and right guard when injuries sidelined the regulars.
John hits with impact and knocks people down. He has been used as the extra lineman on goal line defenses and blocked a punt in 1971 against Dallas.
Drafted No. 2 in '71, Mooring majored in physical education. He was on track team in high school, a weight man with the shot and discuss. He's done summer work as a signal man for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad. His hometown is Falfurrias, Texas."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
Monday, February 23, 2015
1974 Profile: Robert Woods
Guard
No. 72
Tennessee State
"Woods won the starting left tackle slot after four games last year, improving week by week. He's slated for a move to right guard this year to fill the spot left vacant by Dave Herman's retirement. The coaches feel his potential is enormous and he is a major factor in the rebuilding of the offensive line. Line coach Bob Fry says, 'Woods has the potential to be a great star. He just kept getting better and better as the year went on.' Woods does a fine job of pass protecting, learning the pro fundamentals steadily.
Robert was drafted No. 2 in 1973 and has been a student teacher in the off-season. He's the brother of Larry Woods, defensive tackle of the Miami Dolphins and formerly of Detroit. Robert played on three championship teams at Tennessee State. His hometown is Rogersville, Alabama."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
No. 72
Tennessee State
"Woods won the starting left tackle slot after four games last year, improving week by week. He's slated for a move to right guard this year to fill the spot left vacant by Dave Herman's retirement. The coaches feel his potential is enormous and he is a major factor in the rebuilding of the offensive line. Line coach Bob Fry says, 'Woods has the potential to be a great star. He just kept getting better and better as the year went on.' Woods does a fine job of pass protecting, learning the pro fundamentals steadily.
Robert was drafted No. 2 in 1973 and has been a student teacher in the off-season. He's the brother of Larry Woods, defensive tackle of the Miami Dolphins and formerly of Detroit. Robert played on three championship teams at Tennessee State. His hometown is Rogersville, Alabama."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
Saturday, February 21, 2015
1974 Profile: John Schmitt
Center
No. 52
Hofstra
"Schmitt wrapped up his eighth season as the Jets regular center. He has always been known for his consistency on pass protection and his ability to play even when hurt. He has now played in 114 consecutive games, second only to Winston Hill on the Jet iron man list. Schmitt has been bothered by back trouble but always comes to play. He sat out part of the first Baltimore game two years ago, but has been on for every offensive play since then.
John received All-AFL mention following the 1968 and 1969 campaigns. He enjoyed one of the finest games a center could have in 1971 when he completely neutralized (according to the coaches' film analysis) Kansas City's awesome Willie Lanier in the course of a Jet victory.
Schmitt is a real leader for the younger offensive linemen, and earned the Heede Award as the Jets' most dedicated offensive player in the 1968 season. Signed as a free agent in 1964, he fought his way to regular status after two years on the taxi squad.
The sports director of WGGB Radio in Freeport, handling a daily sports report, John has his own insurance business, representing Massachusetts Mutual with offices both in Jericho (Long Island) and New York City. He's also a dedicated worker for many anti-drug projects and works for the Cerebral Palsy School for the Living on Long Island.
John makes his year-round home in Brookville. His hometown is Central Islip, New York."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
No. 52
Hofstra
"Schmitt wrapped up his eighth season as the Jets regular center. He has always been known for his consistency on pass protection and his ability to play even when hurt. He has now played in 114 consecutive games, second only to Winston Hill on the Jet iron man list. Schmitt has been bothered by back trouble but always comes to play. He sat out part of the first Baltimore game two years ago, but has been on for every offensive play since then.
John received All-AFL mention following the 1968 and 1969 campaigns. He enjoyed one of the finest games a center could have in 1971 when he completely neutralized (according to the coaches' film analysis) Kansas City's awesome Willie Lanier in the course of a Jet victory.
Schmitt is a real leader for the younger offensive linemen, and earned the Heede Award as the Jets' most dedicated offensive player in the 1968 season. Signed as a free agent in 1964, he fought his way to regular status after two years on the taxi squad.
The sports director of WGGB Radio in Freeport, handling a daily sports report, John has his own insurance business, representing Massachusetts Mutual with offices both in Jericho (Long Island) and New York City. He's also a dedicated worker for many anti-drug projects and works for the Cerebral Palsy School for the Living on Long Island.
John makes his year-round home in Brookville. His hometown is Central Islip, New York."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
Friday, February 20, 2015
1974 Profile: Randy Rasmussen
Guard
No. 66
Kearney State
"Rasumssen has been a top performer for the Jets for the past seven seasons, holding down the left guard slot. Known for his great pass blocking and his powerful one-on-one type of work, he's a leader who was able to work closely with rookie Robert Woods when the latter became the left tackle. Rasmussen is perhaps the best pulling guard the Jets have had in recent years, and a very coachable player who provides a link in Joe Namath's corps of protectors. He's one of the reasons why the Jets running game has been so successful in recent years when Namath has been sidelined.
Drafted 12th in 1967, Randy majored in mathematics. He grew up on a farm and likes to hunt, and play golf and tennis. He's in great demand on the off-season banquet circuit and works as an institutional broker for Jeffries and Co. during the off-season.
Randy makes his off-season home in Elmsford, New York and his hometown is Elba, Nebraska."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
No. 66
Kearney State
"Rasumssen has been a top performer for the Jets for the past seven seasons, holding down the left guard slot. Known for his great pass blocking and his powerful one-on-one type of work, he's a leader who was able to work closely with rookie Robert Woods when the latter became the left tackle. Rasmussen is perhaps the best pulling guard the Jets have had in recent years, and a very coachable player who provides a link in Joe Namath's corps of protectors. He's one of the reasons why the Jets running game has been so successful in recent years when Namath has been sidelined.
Drafted 12th in 1967, Randy majored in mathematics. He grew up on a farm and likes to hunt, and play golf and tennis. He's in great demand on the off-season banquet circuit and works as an institutional broker for Jeffries and Co. during the off-season.
Randy makes his off-season home in Elmsford, New York and his hometown is Elba, Nebraska."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
Thursday, February 19, 2015
1974 Profile: Winston Hill
Offensive Tackle
No. 75
Texas Southern
"The senior member of the Jets offensive line, Hill was elected co-captain of the offense last year and once again was named to the Pro Bowl. His all-star appearance was the eighth of his distinguished career and the seventh consecutive for him. He has played both sides for the Jets, switching from left tackle to right tackle in 1971.
Hill missed most of the preseason due to a contract dispute, but reported in good shape and had another of his consistently fine years. He is a great pass protector and forms the nucleus of Joe Namath's bodyguards. Hill has played in 152 consecutive games for the Jets, the longest streak in the club's history. His 153 total games ranks third on the all-time participation list of the Jets.
Winston likes to block for the run more than taking the pass protection punishment, but is proficient at both. The Jets like to run behind his blocking. He experimented with a lower weight in 1970, but for the past three years has stayed around the 275 mark.
Hill won press acclaim for his work against Ordell Braase and Ben Davidson during the 1968 championship games. He came to the Jets in 1963 as a free agent after Baltimore and Weeb Ewbank had drafted him.
Winston was a Texas state high school tennis champion from Weldon High for three years (1957-59). Weldon also won the district grid crown in each of his four years on the team.
Very active in religion, Winston is the Jets player representative. He makes his off-season home in Englewood, Colorado, where he owns a ranch. His hometown is Gladewater, Texas."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
No. 75
Texas Southern
"The senior member of the Jets offensive line, Hill was elected co-captain of the offense last year and once again was named to the Pro Bowl. His all-star appearance was the eighth of his distinguished career and the seventh consecutive for him. He has played both sides for the Jets, switching from left tackle to right tackle in 1971.
Hill missed most of the preseason due to a contract dispute, but reported in good shape and had another of his consistently fine years. He is a great pass protector and forms the nucleus of Joe Namath's bodyguards. Hill has played in 152 consecutive games for the Jets, the longest streak in the club's history. His 153 total games ranks third on the all-time participation list of the Jets.
Winston likes to block for the run more than taking the pass protection punishment, but is proficient at both. The Jets like to run behind his blocking. He experimented with a lower weight in 1970, but for the past three years has stayed around the 275 mark.
Hill won press acclaim for his work against Ordell Braase and Ben Davidson during the 1968 championship games. He came to the Jets in 1963 as a free agent after Baltimore and Weeb Ewbank had drafted him.
Winston was a Texas state high school tennis champion from Weldon High for three years (1957-59). Weldon also won the district grid crown in each of his four years on the team.
Very active in religion, Winston is the Jets player representative. He makes his off-season home in Englewood, Colorado, where he owns a ranch. His hometown is Gladewater, Texas."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
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