New York Jets cards

Scott Dierking's 1982 card: "A powerful runner with a low center of gravity, Scott keeps his feet peddling for extra yardage. Can find open hole in defenses."

"Signed by Jets as a free agent after being overlooked in the 1976 College Draft," says Clark Gaines's 1977 card, "he had sensational campaign for the club and was rewarded with selection as team's Rookie of Year." Gaines rushed for 1,105 yards as a sophomore at Lees-McRae Junior College, then transferred to Wake Forest where he was named All-Atlantic Coast Conference as a senior.

Marvin Powell’s 1981 card says his idol is Winston Churchill. “Marvin has earned more honors than any other offensive lineman in Jets’ history.”

Burgess Owens's 1975 card says he rerturned a kickoff 82 yards for a score in the 1973 season opener against the Broncos. The first-round draft choice out of Miami was ultimately named the Jets' rookie of the year.

Richard Todd is a scuba diver, says his 1981 card.

Marvin Powell's 1980 card calls him "the strongest player on Jets' squad ... His blocking has been one of the reasons for Jets' running successes during the past 2 campaigns." (Also: "The Jets' defense intercepted 8 passes in game vs. Colts, 9-23-73.")

"'Lam' adds a new dimension to Jets' offense and improves team's overall speed," says his 1981 card. "... The nickname 'Lam' is from Johnny's hometown of Lampasas, Texas."

Wesley Walker's speed, says his 1979 card, "is equal to that of anyone in the NFL. ... Wesley was an outstanding sprinter at California."

Chuck Ramsey--with "a knack of booming punts high for improved coverage," says his 1978 card--joined the Jets in 1977 after two years out of football. He was the Patriots' sixth-round draft choice out of Wake Forest in 1974 and then played that season with Chicago of the World Football League.



Abdul Salaam’s 1978 card: “Formerly known as Larry Faulk, Abdul became starter at right defensive tackle for the Jets last season. … Abdul led Kent State’s ‘Carat Gold’ defense while playing either linebacker or nose guard. … Abdul was honored as ‘Mr. Defense’ in Mid-American Conference in 1974.”

Darrol Ray, who did Oklahoma's placekicking as a senior in 1979, was the Jets' second-round draft choice in 1980, says his 1981 card.

The Mets looked at Marty Lyons, an All-American defensive lineman at Alabama, as a pitching prospect, says his 1981 card.

Derrick Gaffney’s 1981 card says he’s one of five football-playing brothers. “Derrick has the knack for getting open when the quarterback is trapped or scrambling.” "All Well" got his nickname from a Richard Pryor album, according to his 1979 card.