Football Daily Card Tribune

A running back and wide receiver at Memphis, Gibson showed off his array of skills as a rookie with Washington in 2020. The rising star posted 795 rushing and 247 receiving yards, becoming the seventh first-year player in franchise history with 1,000 yards from scrimmage and the first since Alfred Morris in 2012.

The Falcons ground game was spearheaded by Junior as he paced Atlanta in rushing with a sparkling 4.0 yd. average. He is a fine receiver.

Generally acclaimed as one of the NFL's top defensive linemen, Joe is very quick and fast, has exceptional strength and is an excellent leader. Named AP Defensive Player of the Week for his play against the Oilers in 1972, he had 5 sacks and a fumble recovery in that game.

A standout high school tackle and center in basketball, Ralph was a two-time All-America tackle at Oklahoma including consensus selection as a senior in 1964. An all-pro pick the past four seasons, Ralph made The Sporting News NFL-East All-Star team in 1969. Ralph has returned five kickoffs in his career with an average gain of seven yards. Drafted in 1965 by both the Colts and the Oilers, Dallas traded Baltimore for the rights to Ralph and he's been there ever since.

Up among the leading pass receivers. Received 42 in 1950. Yards gained: 548. Long gain: 45. In college (University of Utah), Mac was better known in track than in football. He set the Rocky Mountain Conference mark of 23.2 seconds in the low hurdles. Tied the Conference high hurdles record of 14.4 seconds. Joined the Browns in 1946. Once took a screen pass and ran 99 yards for touchdown.

The hard-hitting and shifty halfback led the 49ers ground attack in 1967. In addition to being a fine rusher, Ken is also a good receiver.

A standout at Prairie View for three seasons, Ken came along fast in his rookie season with the Oilers in 1967 and moved into the starting lineup before mid-season. He is possessed with fine speed, quickness and is a bruising hitter. Considered to be one of the most rapidly developing safeties in pro football, his highlight of 1967 occurred on October 15th when he ran a blocked field goal attempt back 71-yards for a touchdown against the Jets. Ken played in the 1967 AFL championship game against the Raiders and in the AFL All-Star Games following the 1968 and 1969 seasons. In 1970 he was named to the UPI AFC All-Star Second Team and played in the AFC-NFC All-Star Game at the end of the season.

One of the big reasons why The Chargers are champs is Lance Alworth. Last year the flanker was second in the AFL with 69 grabs. He led the circuit with an average run of 23.2 yards per catch. Won 16 letters as a school athlete!

Dick played for New York before joining the Patriots just prior to the opening of the '62 season. An All-League cornerman with the Titans, he has continued in that position with Boston. Dick earned quite a name for himself during his days at Brigham Young University. The hustling cornerman was twice named to his All-League team. A real hustler, Dick is always a threat at intercepting an enemy pass.

Transferring from a major college power to another, Williams hit the ground running when he arrived in Tuscaloosa. The junior from Ohio State produced a 94-yard touchdown catch in his first game with the Crimson Tide on Sept. 4, 2021 against Miami. His four TD catches of 70-plus yards set a season record for Alabama.

The proper functioning of linemen is most important to a team's success. The vicious blocking leaves no room for the weak. Quarterbacks frequently call short plunges to Don's side to pick up valuable yardage for a first down.

One of the AFC's most promising young cornerbacks. Troy was selected by local media as Dolphins' best defensive back in 1993. His season was cut short due to serious knee injury suffered Dec. 13 vs. Pittsburgh on a punt return. Placed 3rd in 1993 NFL's Fastest Man Competition.

Bengals coaching staff chief Doug Rosfeld has seen Hubbard develop from a high schooler into an NFL star. Before taking his job with Cincinnati, Rosfield taught locally at Moeller HS, where he had Hubbard as a student. "Sam stands out with his approach. So thorough and he doesn't have an off switch," he said.

Now recognized as one of pro football's top cornerbacks, Lester was named to AFC's Pro Bowl Squad after 1982 season.

The NFL's most outstanding rookie of 1982. Marcus led both conferences in scoring with 84 points. He was AFC'S 3rd-leading rusher and he led the entire NFL with 11 rushing touchdowns. He has outstanding break-away speed.

Jim blossomed into a fine offensive lineman in 1967 after gaining a starting assignment from the injury riddled Falcons. Jim now holds down a regular guard position on the strength of his aggressive, hard-hitting play. Extremely versatile, Jim can also handle a tackle or defensive end slot.

One of the exciting rookie stars of '67, Jack finished third in pass snaring last year. In college, Jack was a part-time quarterback & halfback.

Played tight end, middle linebacker, and outside linebacker in 5-year tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles. A defensive captain the past 2 seasons at New England, he joined club in trade for 2 draft choices, 7-15-75. Provides fine leadership to the club.

Overcoming an injury jinx in his first two seasons of professional ball, Carl won the starting defensive end position mid-way through the '65 campaign. He is an excellent pass rusher and can often be seen smothering the opposition's quarterback.