Free Safety
No. 21
Florida
"Tannen started eight games at free safety, gaining two interceptions for 33 yards. He had particularly outstanding games against the Colts and the Giants. Steve blocked a punt against the Colts and it was recovered by safety-mate Burgess Owens for a touchdown.
Steve has made a habit of blocking kicks from his outside post on the rush team and has knocked down two field goals and two punts, scoring with a punt block against Buffalo in 1970. He led the team in interceptions in 1972 with seven, also good for a second place finish in the entire AFC. Tannen has great versatility, having played every defensive backfield position in his career; a No. 1 draft choice in 1970, he started for three years at left corner.
Tannen has had his poetry published in magazines and has taken acting lessons- he had a small part in a TV film entitled 'Strike Force.' He plays tennis and the guitar and his hometown is Miami, Florida."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Friday, July 31, 2015
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
1975 Profile: Delles Howell
Cornerback
No. 20
Grambling
"The tallest cornerback in the NFL, Howell spent 1974 primarily as a backup but earned a start at New England in the 10th week. He picked off two interceptions that afternoon, but suffered a severely sprained ankle and was sidelined for the rest of the season.
Howell was the starter on the left side for the entire 1973 season, intercepting four passes for 76 yards. He was the starting right cornerback for the Saints before coming to New York. Originally a No. 4 pick of New Orleans in 1970, Delles has had two broken hands in his career. He came to the Jets in 1973 along with Richard Neal for No. 2 and No. 3 draft choices.
His hometown is Monroe, Louisiana."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
No. 20
Grambling
"The tallest cornerback in the NFL, Howell spent 1974 primarily as a backup but earned a start at New England in the 10th week. He picked off two interceptions that afternoon, but suffered a severely sprained ankle and was sidelined for the rest of the season.
Howell was the starter on the left side for the entire 1973 season, intercepting four passes for 76 yards. He was the starting right cornerback for the Saints before coming to New York. Originally a No. 4 pick of New Orleans in 1970, Delles has had two broken hands in his career. He came to the Jets in 1973 along with Richard Neal for No. 2 and No. 3 draft choices.
His hometown is Monroe, Louisiana."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Monday, July 27, 2015
1975 Profile: Burgess Owens
Strong Safety
No. 22
Miami
"Owens continued to mature as one of the outstanding young strong safeties in football today. He led the team with three interceptions for 68 yards and a touchdown- he picked off two Bert Jones aerials and returned one 29 yards for a touchdown in the season finale; the other interception came against New England. He also scored a touchdown on a blocked punt recovery against Baltimore in the first meeting between the teams, blocked a field goal against Buffalo in the Jets victory at Shea, and had a quarterback sack on a safety blitz.
He was the Jets rookie of the year as selected by sportswriters in 1973, recipient of all-rookie honors by UPI and Pro Football Weekly, and has continued to grow in the job. Charley Winner says Owens has the potential to become a great defensive back. In 1973 he provided Jet fans with one of the most exciting plays of the year when he took a kickoff back for a touchdown 82 yards against Denver in the home opener.
Drafted No. 1 in 1973, Burgess has started 28 consecutive games at strong safety. He has great speed and good range and is a good leader of the defense.
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. Burgess is a neighbor of linebacker Bert Cooper, a 1975 Jet draft choice. His hometown is Tallahassee, Florida."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
No. 22
Miami
"Owens continued to mature as one of the outstanding young strong safeties in football today. He led the team with three interceptions for 68 yards and a touchdown- he picked off two Bert Jones aerials and returned one 29 yards for a touchdown in the season finale; the other interception came against New England. He also scored a touchdown on a blocked punt recovery against Baltimore in the first meeting between the teams, blocked a field goal against Buffalo in the Jets victory at Shea, and had a quarterback sack on a safety blitz.
He was the Jets rookie of the year as selected by sportswriters in 1973, recipient of all-rookie honors by UPI and Pro Football Weekly, and has continued to grow in the job. Charley Winner says Owens has the potential to become a great defensive back. In 1973 he provided Jet fans with one of the most exciting plays of the year when he took a kickoff back for a touchdown 82 yards against Denver in the home opener.
Drafted No. 1 in 1973, Burgess has started 28 consecutive games at strong safety. He has great speed and good range and is a good leader of the defense.
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. Burgess is a neighbor of linebacker Bert Cooper, a 1975 Jet draft choice. His hometown is Tallahassee, Florida."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Sunday, July 26, 2015
1975 Profile: Bill Ferguson
Linebacker
No. 58
San Diego State
"A promising young linebacker, Ferguson had a frustrating 1974 season. He missed three weeks of training camp with a knee injury and then had to sit out one regular season game with a hip pointer suffered against Houston. Bill was primarily a backup on the left side during the season and performed on special teams.
Bill has impressed Jet coaches with his quickness and ability to read the play and will be given another look at the outside position. He started the final five games of 1973 and has also worked in the middle. Drafted 4th in 1973, Ferguson has good range and fluidity of motion.
Ferguson was named the most inspirational player on the team in college. His biggest thrill was taking a blocked field goal 60 yards to help San Diego State beat Iowa State. His hometown is El Cajon, California."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
No. 58
San Diego State
"A promising young linebacker, Ferguson had a frustrating 1974 season. He missed three weeks of training camp with a knee injury and then had to sit out one regular season game with a hip pointer suffered against Houston. Bill was primarily a backup on the left side during the season and performed on special teams.
Bill has impressed Jet coaches with his quickness and ability to read the play and will be given another look at the outside position. He started the final five games of 1973 and has also worked in the middle. Drafted 4th in 1973, Ferguson has good range and fluidity of motion.
Ferguson was named the most inspirational player on the team in college. His biggest thrill was taking a blocked field goal 60 yards to help San Diego State beat Iowa State. His hometown is El Cajon, California."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Friday, July 24, 2015
1975 Profile: Steve Reese
Linebacker
No. 52
Louisville
"Reese signed with the Jets out of a free agent tryout day at the opening of 1974 training camp and made the squad as a backup linebacker and special teamer. He played in 12 games, sitting out two (the fourth and fifth weeks) with a badly twisted knee.
Steve started 1974 with Birmingham of the WFL as a candidate for a guard position. He started three preseason games at middle linebacker and then moved to the outside, and was a great special teamer during the regular season.
His hobbies include dancing, traveling and reading. Steve majored in physical education. His hometown is Columbus, Georgia."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
No. 52
Louisville
"Reese signed with the Jets out of a free agent tryout day at the opening of 1974 training camp and made the squad as a backup linebacker and special teamer. He played in 12 games, sitting out two (the fourth and fifth weeks) with a badly twisted knee.
Steve started 1974 with Birmingham of the WFL as a candidate for a guard position. He started three preseason games at middle linebacker and then moved to the outside, and was a great special teamer during the regular season.
His hobbies include dancing, traveling and reading. Steve majored in physical education. His hometown is Columbus, Georgia."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Thursday, July 23, 2015
1975 Profile: John Ebersole
Linebacker
No. 55
Penn State
"The Jets regular right linebacker in 1974, Ebersole finished the season tied with Burgess Owens for the club interception lead with three. One was a 41-yard return at Baltimore, the other thefts came against Los Angeles and Houston.
Ebersole has worked both on the right side and in the middle during his career. 1973 and 1974 have been his only two seasons as a regular; he opened 1973 at the right side but in the third week he switched to middle linebacker for the injured Al Atkinson. Drafted No. 4 in 1970, John has missed only one game in his five years.
John majored in physical education and owns Ebersole Beer Distributing. His hometown is Altoona, Pennsylvania."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
No. 55
Penn State
"The Jets regular right linebacker in 1974, Ebersole finished the season tied with Burgess Owens for the club interception lead with three. One was a 41-yard return at Baltimore, the other thefts came against Los Angeles and Houston.
Ebersole has worked both on the right side and in the middle during his career. 1973 and 1974 have been his only two seasons as a regular; he opened 1973 at the right side but in the third week he switched to middle linebacker for the injured Al Atkinson. Drafted No. 4 in 1970, John has missed only one game in his five years.
John majored in physical education and owns Ebersole Beer Distributing. His hometown is Altoona, Pennsylvania."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
1975 Profile: Godwin Turk
Linebacker
No. 56
Southern
"Turk has great potential to help the Jets in 1975. He was easily among the most outstanding rookies in training camp last year before a shoulder separation put him on the shelf midway though the preseason. Turk had surgery in August 1974 to repair ligament damage to the left shoulder and has undergone therapy to strengthen it; he should be 100% this year.
He was working on the left side and proved to be a lusty hitter. Godwin strung out running plays to his side, rarely letting anyone get around him. He plays off the blocks exceptionally well. A No. 3 draft choice in 1974, Godwin has a strong chance to start, according to Jet coaches, and to help the team for years to come.
Godwin majored in physical education and worked as a teacher in the off-season. He's considering medical school and a future in the funeral home business. His brother played for Lamar Tech. His hometown is Houston, Texas."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
No. 56
Southern
"Turk has great potential to help the Jets in 1975. He was easily among the most outstanding rookies in training camp last year before a shoulder separation put him on the shelf midway though the preseason. Turk had surgery in August 1974 to repair ligament damage to the left shoulder and has undergone therapy to strengthen it; he should be 100% this year.
He was working on the left side and proved to be a lusty hitter. Godwin strung out running plays to his side, rarely letting anyone get around him. He plays off the blocks exceptionally well. A No. 3 draft choice in 1974, Godwin has a strong chance to start, according to Jet coaches, and to help the team for years to come.
Godwin majored in physical education and worked as a teacher in the off-season. He's considering medical school and a future in the funeral home business. His brother played for Lamar Tech. His hometown is Houston, Texas."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
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