Football Daily Card Tribune

It's said that working with his bricklayer father, Rice forged his receiving skills by catching bricks tossed his way. That wasn't the only trait the 49ers star took from it. "Catching bricks taught me the meaning of hard work," he told Sports Illustrated. No one worked harder than Rice, who plied his trade for 20 seasons.

With Bob in the lineup it's usually 'no-gain' for the enemy. The rough, tough veteran plugs up holes in the Browns' defense and is a very difficult man to move out of position.

Sturdy Sisto is one of the guys in the middle of the line who usually is on the bottom of the pile but seldom gets credit for making the tackles. Averno is a graduate of Muhlenberg where he was an outstanding performer just after World War II. With four years of pro ball behind him Sisto expects 1953 to be his finest season.

Detroit was tied for last place in the Western Division with 4 wins, 9 losses and 1 tie. They led the NFL with 396 yards and an average of 10.4 yards on Punt Returns. There's only one place for Detroit to go in '67... up. Watch them.

One of the most complete players in the league, Gino is a great pass receiver and place-kicker. He holds the AFL scoring record with 155 points in one season. The veteran will be out to break his record in 1966.

Although Mike has been slowed by a foot injury, he remains a great threat as a receiver. Last season he caught 32 passes for 378 yards and 2 TDs. He is a feared blocker and a major factor in making the running game go.

A menacing figure along the Patriots defensive line, Houston has been harassing the opposition's backfield for the past six years. Houston is a bone-crushing tackler and any halfback in the league can verify this fact.

A Detroit Lion, 1948-49. Becomes a Yank in 1950. Set new Lions' pass receiving record in 1949 by catching 66 for 1,014 yards - second best in league. Played end for University of Michigan. Gained first prominence on Fritz Crisler's great 1947 West Conference and Rose Bowl championship team. Served in Navy. Plays basketball and softball.

A Heisman Trophy candidate and 2-time NCAA long jump champion at Texas, Eric is equally adept at rushing and receiving. He had a Texas school record 125 Catches.

Only the second man in pro football history to top 1000 points scored, Gino is the AFL's all-time scoring leader. A quarterback at Minnesota, the Patriots signed Gino as a free agent. He holds the AFL scoring record with 155 points in 1964, he kicked six field goals in a game against Denver that year. He set a club field goal mark with a 53-yarder against the Jets in 1965.

"The biggest change from college to the pros probably will be taking the game as more of a job - spending more hours watching film, without studying for classes, and more time studying football and studying my opponents. Being drafted in the first round is a dream come true, and being drafted by the Bills is an even bigger honor: The great athletes that the Bills have and the great support that the fans give them is going to be a great opportunity for me."

Milano has made interceptions before, just none like the one he did against the Titans in Week 2 of the 2022 season. He picked off a pass, stumbled a bit after securing the ball and then gathered himself to take off for his first career pick-six. The linebacker ran it back 43 yards during a 41-7 win.

This tight end finished 2nd on the Patriots in pass receiving last year. Jim has improved in each of his 3 years and came into his own in '67.

Took over as Bengals' starting quarterback in 12th game of 1992... Threw 83-yard TD against Chargers (12/13)... Also passed for career-high 195 yards in that game... 140 passing yards and 44 rushing yards against Steelers (11/29).

It didn't take long for Polk to find a connection with Drake Maye after the latter was installed as New England's starting QB. In Week 10 of 2024, the rookie receiver made a nifty grab for a 2-yard score against the Bears. That gave the Patriots a lead they never relinquished in a 19-3 road victory.

The leader of the USC line which was the keystone of a defense which allowed only 87 points in compiling a 10-1 record in 1967 including a 14-3 triumph over Indiana in the Rose Bowl Game, Tim is described as physically and mentally tough with a world of desire. He has balance, agility and quickness to get to the passer, he uses his hands to great ability in warding off blockers and can accelerate speed in pursuit of an enemy ballcarrier. The Trojans' regular kickoff man in 1966 when he also booted three extra points and a 23-yard field goal, he also did some kicking in 1967. Tim was a 1967 All-American, he lettered three years and was co-captain along with Eagles' linebacker Adrian Young of USC's 1967 National Championship Team.

Beginning his ninth year as a starter at defensive end for the Packers, Lionel is considered to be the most consistent defensive lineman on the squad. He was the Packers' fourth round draft choice for 1963 after being an All-Skyline Conference tackle and co-captain of the Utah State team. A veteran of the East-West Shrine Game, the Hula Bowl Game, the Gotham Bowl Game and the All-American Bowl Game, he was named to The Sporting News NFL Western Conference All-Star Team in 1964. Lionel tied for the Green Bay club lead with two fumble recoveries in 1966.

A strong and quick hard-hitter who earned a starting outside linebacker spot for the Bengals during his rookie season, Reggie has exceptional speed and quickness. A daring and exciting player, he has become a favorite of the Cincinnati fans. Reggie was named to American Football Coaches' Team at Dartmouth.