New York Giants cards

Jim Stienke was in on two field-goal blocks as part of the Giants' special teams in 1974 and two punt blocks in 1975, says his 1977 card.

Jim Clack, says his 1979 card, "was an honor student in high school ... He was a center at Pittsburgh until the 1974 season, then switched to guard where he was a starter in 2 Super Bowl wins. Jim was the top blocker in the Atlantic Coast Conference his senior campaign at Wake Forest."

Gary Jeter’s 1980 card: “One of his best games was in 1978 vs. Cowboys when he had 7 tackles, one QB sack and 2 blocked passes. A nephew of two former NFL players, Tony and Bob Jeter …”

Phil Simms's 1980 card says he "became Gaints' starting quarterback midway through the 1979 season and was selected to NFL's All-Rookie Team last season. Holds Morehead State marks for 5545 yards & 32 TD's." A high-school baseball hurler, adds his 1981 card.

Ray Rhodes started out as a Texas Christian running back but transferred to Tulsa and joined Drew Pearson among the wide receivers, says Rhodes's 1977 card.

After starring at Northern Illinois, Jerry Golsteyn was New York's 12th-round draft choice of NFL76. After leading the Giants to preseason wins over the Oilers, Steelers and Packers, Golsteyn suffered a knee injury and missed most of his rookie season. "Jerry is one of 6 brothers, all of share the first initial 'J,'" says his 1978 card.

Brad Van Pelt's 1979 card says his coming-of-age performance was a 10-tackle, two-interception effort in a 24-10 win over Detroit in 1976. Two Van Pelt brothers were high-school coaches. Brad was a baseball-pitching prospect, says his 1981 card.

Joe Danelo, a 10th-round draftee of the Dolphins in 1975, emerged as the Packers' replacement for injured Chester Marcol in 1975 and finished the season as NFC's fifth-leading kicker. Danelo, says his 1977 card, "stays in top condition by playing soccer as a physical and kicking conditioner during the off-season." His 1981 card: "Joe plays the concertina for his principle hobby. Joe is the only kicker in Giants' history to have more than one field goal of 50 yards or more. Joe had a pass reception in 1979."

Harry Carson's 1980 card says 1978-79 Giant quarterback Fred Besana is the son of 1956 Oriole pitcher Cyril Besana. Carson's 1981 card: "Harry is a devoteee of television soap operas. ... He had 8 tackles and an interception in the 1980 Pro Bowl."

A 14th-round draft choice in 1973, Brian Kelley became a Giants starter in his second year with the team and ended up as New York's leading tackler, his 1976 card says. "Brian owns and operates his own restaurant," says his 1981 card, depicting him in a tuxedo and holding a menu in front of a woman with deep-cut dress."

"Johnny (Perkins) specialized in 100 & 200-yard dashes on Abilene Christian track team," says his 1978 card. "... He began college career at Ranger J.C. in Texas then transferred to Abilene Christian where he had dramatic first season. Johnny caught 50 passes for 1195 yards and 12 touchdowns to lead NAIA receivers during junior campaign."

Dave Jennings roots for the Boston Red Sox, his 1981 card says.