Running Back
No. 36
West Virginia
"Gresham was the first of three running backs traded to the Jets in 1975, [joining the club] on July 7 from Houston in exchange for defensive tackle John Little. He gained 98 yards on 25 carries as a part-time starter and ran back seven kickoffs for 153 yards, a 21.9 average. Bob was bothered by injuries in the preseason and in the regular season, yet led the Jets in rushing in the preseason.
He started the opener against Buffalo, gaining 13 yards on five carries. He pulled a hamstring and missed four games beginning with the Viking game. Bob's best game of the season came against the Patriots at Shea, eight carries for 38 yards.
Bob played in 14 games for Houston in 1974, mainly as a reserve. He was the second leading rusher for the Oilers in '73 behind Fred Willis with 400 yards. Bob ranked sixth in the AFC in kickoff returns in '73 with a 26.8 average and had an NFL-longest return of 103 yards against the Bengals. Originally drafted by New Orleans in the eighth round in 1971, his only 100-yard game came as a Saint against Green Bay in 1971 (26 carries, 126 yards). Bob was named rookie of the year by the Saints and Sinners Club.
A hard runner with good balance, Bob fights for yardage and is a good receiver with 77 career catches. He was a durable back in college, rushing for 2,181 career yards. He averaged 6.2 yards per carry as a senior.
Bob gained 1,500 yards in high school. He makes his home in Charlotte, North Carolina. His hometown is Big Creek, West Virginia."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
1976 Profile: Tim George
Wide Receiver
No. 95
Carson-Newman
"Tim signed as a free agent after playing for the Charlotte Hornets of the WFL in 1975. Originally signed by Cincinnati in the third round in 1973, he was sold to Detroit in 1974. He signed as a free agent with Cleveland (1974) after being released by the Lions.
His career NFL stats include two catches for 28 yards in 1973 with no statistics for '74. Tim caught 11 passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns in 1975, and in his first WFL appearance caught six passes for 121 yards. Scouts are impressed by his size and speed; though only an average blocker, he may be tried at tight end.
An NAIA All-America in 1972 and 1973, Tim led the nation in pass receiving: he caught 65 passes for 1,244 yards and nine touchdowns. He started at Carson-Newman when the Eagles (9-2-1) lost the NAIA title game to East Texas State, 21-18, in 1973.
Tim holds a B.S. in physical education from Carson-Newman and a Master's degree in education from Georgia, and his career goals include coaching. His hometown is Alcoa, Tennessee."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
No. 95
Carson-Newman
"Tim signed as a free agent after playing for the Charlotte Hornets of the WFL in 1975. Originally signed by Cincinnati in the third round in 1973, he was sold to Detroit in 1974. He signed as a free agent with Cleveland (1974) after being released by the Lions.
His career NFL stats include two catches for 28 yards in 1973 with no statistics for '74. Tim caught 11 passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns in 1975, and in his first WFL appearance caught six passes for 121 yards. Scouts are impressed by his size and speed; though only an average blocker, he may be tried at tight end.
An NAIA All-America in 1972 and 1973, Tim led the nation in pass receiving: he caught 65 passes for 1,244 yards and nine touchdowns. He started at Carson-Newman when the Eagles (9-2-1) lost the NAIA title game to East Texas State, 21-18, in 1973.
Tim holds a B.S. in physical education from Carson-Newman and a Master's degree in education from Georgia, and his career goals include coaching. His hometown is Alcoa, Tennessee."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Monday, November 23, 2015
1976 Profile: Carl Garrett
Running Back
No. 26
New Mexico Highlands
"Garrett was acquired from Chicago on September 9 [of 1975] in exchange for a fourth draft choice, Mike Adamle and the rights to Ron Rydalch. He finished second in [Jets] rushing behind John Riggins with 566 yards on 122 carries, a 4.6 average and five touchdowns. Carl caught 19 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown. He missed one regular season game with a hip injury.
He ran back kickoffs (3 for 77 yards) and played halfback in his first appearance against Buffalo. In his second appearance as a Jet, Carl had the best day of his career, rushing for 135 yards against the Chiefs and scoring a touchdown. He suffered a jaw injury in the third game, yet still gained 27 yards on 13 carries and a touchdown. Carl put together back-to-back versatile days at Minnesota and against Miami, rushing for 65 and 63 yards while catching two passes in each game for 12 and 26 yards respectively.
Carl broke into the AFL in 1969 as Rookie of the Year for Boston over fellow rookie O.J. Simpson. He spent four seasons in Boston (New England) before being traded to Chicago in exchange for a No. 1 pick in 1973. Before leaving the Patriots, he led the club in rushing in 1971, punt returns from 1969-72, kickoff returns in 1969, '71 and '72, and scoring in 1972. Carl was the key man in the negated trade with Dallas for Duane Thomas.
He has always played well against the Jets: in eight games, he's gained 311 yards on 70 carries and two touchdowns while catching 21 passes for 252 yards and a touchdown. Garrett has gained 3,802 career yards and scored 26 touchdowns, and has averaged 11.3 in career punt returns and 25.7 in kickoff returns. He led the NFC in kickoff returns in 1973 with 16 for a 30.4 average.
A three-time All-America pick, Garrett averaged 8.3 yards as a senior and led the nation in scoring as a sophomore with 26 touchdowns. He scored 418 points and rushed for 3,862 in his college career. Carl played in the 1969 College All-Star Game against the Jets.
Carl majored in history and his hobbies are tennis and horseback riding. He's a Cadillac salesman during the off-season. He resides in Chicago and his hometown is Denton, Texas."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
No. 26
New Mexico Highlands
"Garrett was acquired from Chicago on September 9 [of 1975] in exchange for a fourth draft choice, Mike Adamle and the rights to Ron Rydalch. He finished second in [Jets] rushing behind John Riggins with 566 yards on 122 carries, a 4.6 average and five touchdowns. Carl caught 19 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown. He missed one regular season game with a hip injury.
He ran back kickoffs (3 for 77 yards) and played halfback in his first appearance against Buffalo. In his second appearance as a Jet, Carl had the best day of his career, rushing for 135 yards against the Chiefs and scoring a touchdown. He suffered a jaw injury in the third game, yet still gained 27 yards on 13 carries and a touchdown. Carl put together back-to-back versatile days at Minnesota and against Miami, rushing for 65 and 63 yards while catching two passes in each game for 12 and 26 yards respectively.
Carl broke into the AFL in 1969 as Rookie of the Year for Boston over fellow rookie O.J. Simpson. He spent four seasons in Boston (New England) before being traded to Chicago in exchange for a No. 1 pick in 1973. Before leaving the Patriots, he led the club in rushing in 1971, punt returns from 1969-72, kickoff returns in 1969, '71 and '72, and scoring in 1972. Carl was the key man in the negated trade with Dallas for Duane Thomas.
He has always played well against the Jets: in eight games, he's gained 311 yards on 70 carries and two touchdowns while catching 21 passes for 252 yards and a touchdown. Garrett has gained 3,802 career yards and scored 26 touchdowns, and has averaged 11.3 in career punt returns and 25.7 in kickoff returns. He led the NFC in kickoff returns in 1973 with 16 for a 30.4 average.
A three-time All-America pick, Garrett averaged 8.3 yards as a senior and led the nation in scoring as a sophomore with 26 touchdowns. He scored 418 points and rushed for 3,862 in his college career. Carl played in the 1969 College All-Star Game against the Jets.
Carl majored in history and his hobbies are tennis and horseback riding. He's a Cadillac salesman during the off-season. He resides in Chicago and his hometown is Denton, Texas."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
1976 Profile: Greg Gantt
Punter
No. 8
Alabama
"Gantt had a disappointing second year as the Jets regular punter, averaging 36.5 yards per kick, last in the AFC. He had a 35.9 average in 1974. Gantt faces the unenviable task of battling the winds of Shea Stadium on a regular basis. He had three blocked punts in 1975, most in the AFC.
He doubled as a place kicker in 1974 when Bobby Howfield was injured. Greg has the ability to place 'situation' type kicks not aimed for deep yardage. He had the longest punt of his pro career in '75, 71 yards, and the best day of his pro career came in the Jets' '74 upset of Miami, kicking seven times for a 45.7 average. Drafted eighth in 1974, Greg has had injury problems in training camp but has always been healthy for the regular season.
Greg would have been the nation's leader as a senior in college, booting 25 times for a 48.7 average; he was Alabama's 'long' situation punter while 1976 No. 1 pick Richard Todd was the 'short' situation kicker. Greg also did kickoff work.
He averaged 43.6 on 116 career punts with long boots of 85 and 70 yards. He was All-SEC three times. Greg set a Cotton Bowl record with a 50-yard field goal and played in bowl games all three years.
Greg majored in vocational education. He enjoys playing pool. His hometown is Birmingham, Alabama."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
No. 8
Alabama
"Gantt had a disappointing second year as the Jets regular punter, averaging 36.5 yards per kick, last in the AFC. He had a 35.9 average in 1974. Gantt faces the unenviable task of battling the winds of Shea Stadium on a regular basis. He had three blocked punts in 1975, most in the AFC.
He doubled as a place kicker in 1974 when Bobby Howfield was injured. Greg has the ability to place 'situation' type kicks not aimed for deep yardage. He had the longest punt of his pro career in '75, 71 yards, and the best day of his pro career came in the Jets' '74 upset of Miami, kicking seven times for a 45.7 average. Drafted eighth in 1974, Greg has had injury problems in training camp but has always been healthy for the regular season.
Greg would have been the nation's leader as a senior in college, booting 25 times for a 48.7 average; he was Alabama's 'long' situation punter while 1976 No. 1 pick Richard Todd was the 'short' situation kicker. Greg also did kickoff work.
He averaged 43.6 on 116 career punts with long boots of 85 and 70 yards. He was All-SEC three times. Greg set a Cotton Bowl record with a 50-yard field goal and played in bowl games all three years.
Greg majored in vocational education. He enjoys playing pool. His hometown is Birmingham, Alabama."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Monday, November 16, 2015
1976 Profile: Ed Galigher
Defensive Tackle
No. 85
UCLA
"He's been called by new head coach Lou Holtz 'probably our best defensive lineman at the end of last season.' A very aggressive, active 'fiery' player, Galigher plays with intensity and hustle. He's rated better against the run.
Galigher started 11 games in 1975 as the right defensive tackle and missed one game with a hip injury. His great strength and speed earned a him starting berth in the second half of the Jets 30-24 win over the Chiefs. Ed notched four and one half sacks and recovered a fumble at Miami on November 9.
Coaches like his mean streak- Ed loves to hit people. He played 13 games in 1974 despite a painful rib cartilage injury suffered early in the season. Ed has started at left defensive end but seems to be more at home at tackle.
Ed revealed after 1973 that he secretly signed with the WFL and played out his option in 1974. His WFL contract breached, he returned to the Jets. Nagging injuries have marred his further development. Drafted fourth in 1972, Galigher played left and right defensive tackle and right end as a rookie.
Galigher played in the American Bowl where the Jets saw him. He transferred to UCLA from Chabot JC and was honorable mention All-Pacific Coast.
He majored in engineering. Ed won the California JC wrestling championship in the last two seconds of the match. His hometown is Hayward, California."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
No. 85
UCLA
"He's been called by new head coach Lou Holtz 'probably our best defensive lineman at the end of last season.' A very aggressive, active 'fiery' player, Galigher plays with intensity and hustle. He's rated better against the run.
Galigher started 11 games in 1975 as the right defensive tackle and missed one game with a hip injury. His great strength and speed earned a him starting berth in the second half of the Jets 30-24 win over the Chiefs. Ed notched four and one half sacks and recovered a fumble at Miami on November 9.
Coaches like his mean streak- Ed loves to hit people. He played 13 games in 1974 despite a painful rib cartilage injury suffered early in the season. Ed has started at left defensive end but seems to be more at home at tackle.
Ed revealed after 1973 that he secretly signed with the WFL and played out his option in 1974. His WFL contract breached, he returned to the Jets. Nagging injuries have marred his further development. Drafted fourth in 1972, Galigher played left and right defensive tackle and right end as a rookie.
Galigher played in the American Bowl where the Jets saw him. He transferred to UCLA from Chabot JC and was honorable mention All-Pacific Coast.
He majored in engineering. Ed won the California JC wrestling championship in the last two seconds of the match. His hometown is Hayward, California."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Friday, November 13, 2015
1976 Profile: Joe Fields
Center
No. 65
Widener
"A hard working type of player, Joe played in every Jets preseason and regular season game in 1975. He's known for deep snaps on punts and place kicks and is rated by coaches as a solid pro prospect with the addition of weight and playing experience. Joe is willing to work and learn. Drafted 14th, he recovered a fumble in 1975.
Fields was a durable player in college and never missed a play. He played his entire senior season with a contused shoulder and a sprained ankle. Fields was all-conference as a senior and repeatedly graded highest on the squad. He called the blocking assignments for the offensive line.
Joe holds a B.S. in accounting. He's nicknamed 'W.C.' His hometown is Deptford, New Jersey."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
No. 65
Widener
"A hard working type of player, Joe played in every Jets preseason and regular season game in 1975. He's known for deep snaps on punts and place kicks and is rated by coaches as a solid pro prospect with the addition of weight and playing experience. Joe is willing to work and learn. Drafted 14th, he recovered a fumble in 1975.
Fields was a durable player in college and never missed a play. He played his entire senior season with a contused shoulder and a sprained ankle. Fields was all-conference as a senior and repeatedly graded highest on the squad. He called the blocking assignments for the offensive line.
Joe holds a B.S. in accounting. He's nicknamed 'W.C.' His hometown is Deptford, New Jersey."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
1976 Profile: John Ebersole
Linebacker
No. 55
Penn State
"John earned a starting position at middle linebacker late in 1975, starting seven games before thigh and neck injuries sidelined him for the finale against Dallas. He battled neck problems for most of the season after an injury against New England. John also played right linebacker where he was a regular in 1974. He recovered a fumble.
He finished the 1974 season tied for the club interception lead with three and came back in '75 to intercept two passes, one short of Burgess Owens' three. Ebersole earned the game ball for his play against the Patriots (December 7, 1975). He's valued by coaches for his ability to play all three linebacker positions and has good speed which helps his pass coverage.
1973 and 1974 were his only two seasons as a regular. He opened 1973 at right linebacker but Al Atkinson's injury caused his shift to the middle. A good special teams player, Ebersole has missed only two games in six years. He was drafted No. 4 in 1970.
A versatile player in college, Ebersole [played] two years on offense and two on defense and helped lead the Nittany Lions to second place in the national rankings in total defense. He played with a dislocated shoulder against Kansas State, earning the game ball. John played in the Gator Bowl and in the Orange Bowl twice.
John holds a degree in health and physical education. He owns Ebersole Beverages, Inc. and has also done public relations for a trucking firm. His hometown is Altoona, Pennsylvania."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
No. 55
Penn State
"John earned a starting position at middle linebacker late in 1975, starting seven games before thigh and neck injuries sidelined him for the finale against Dallas. He battled neck problems for most of the season after an injury against New England. John also played right linebacker where he was a regular in 1974. He recovered a fumble.
He finished the 1974 season tied for the club interception lead with three and came back in '75 to intercept two passes, one short of Burgess Owens' three. Ebersole earned the game ball for his play against the Patriots (December 7, 1975). He's valued by coaches for his ability to play all three linebacker positions and has good speed which helps his pass coverage.
1973 and 1974 were his only two seasons as a regular. He opened 1973 at right linebacker but Al Atkinson's injury caused his shift to the middle. A good special teams player, Ebersole has missed only two games in six years. He was drafted No. 4 in 1970.
A versatile player in college, Ebersole [played] two years on offense and two on defense and helped lead the Nittany Lions to second place in the national rankings in total defense. He played with a dislocated shoulder against Kansas State, earning the game ball. John played in the Gator Bowl and in the Orange Bowl twice.
John holds a degree in health and physical education. He owns Ebersole Beverages, Inc. and has also done public relations for a trucking firm. His hometown is Altoona, Pennsylvania."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
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