Blocking End Must Have Speed, Physical Strength
The tight end is the prototype NFL player, needing size and blocking power plus speed to run routes and catch passes in zone defenses. Notable players include Ted Kwalick, Charlie Sanders, Raymond Chester, Milt Morin, Bob Tucker, Bob Trumpy, Jim Mitchell, Tom Mitchell, and Richard Caster, with Ditka and Mackey cited as early stars shaping the position. The role evolved from blocking ends to a modern two-tight end system with emphasis on athleticism and versatility.
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Murray Olderman
SAN Francisco
NEA
Ted Kwalick
Charlie Sanders
Detroit
Raymond
Chester
Oakland
Milt Morin
Cleveland
Bob Tucker
New York
Giants
Bob Trumpy
Cincinnati
Jim Mitchell
Atlanta
Tom Mitchell
Baltimore
Richard Caster
New York Jets
Denver
Riley Odoms
Mike Ditka
Dallas
Jackie Smith
St. Louis
Jerry Smith
Washington
John Mackey
San Diego
Willie Frazier
Kansas City
Cleveland Browns
Mac Speedie
Dante Lavelli
Dub Jones
Ron Kramer
Green Bay Packers
Paul Hornung
Monty Stickles
Notre Dame
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Monty
Bay Area
Ito
Hugh McElhenny
R.C. Owens
Chicago Bears
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Cowboys
Colts
Stickles
National Football Conference
49Ers
Rams upset 49ers as Gabriel returns with acupuncture aid
Los Angeles beat San Francisco 26 16 at Candlestick Park. Roman Gabriel, plagued by elbow tendinitis, credited acupuncture for revitalizing his play, throwing two touchdowns and guiding a flawless Rams attack to a key NFC West win.
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Gai
Gabriel
Rams
Gabe
Los Angeles
San Francisco 49Ers
American Medical Association
49Ers
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Prothro
Ellison
Lance Rentzel
Jack Snow
Jim Bertelsen
Bertelsen
Snow
Caotian
Dave Lee Chosen 1972 Rough Riders Captain
Senior guard Dave Lee named captain of Baileysville Rough Riders for the 1972-73 season. Coach Roger Lester shifts to a slower, controlled offense with Lee and Reggie Brewster as experienced anchors amid a young lineup.
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Rough Riders
Baileysville
Rough Rider
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Lester
Dale Lusk
Tim Brewster
Barry Lester
Randy Lusk
Reggie Brewster
Lee
Brewster
Glen Rogers
Donnie Kolcomb
Steve Morgan
James Smith
Glen Bailey
Holcomb
Smith
Morgan
Whalers Tie First With Cleveland Crusaders in East
New England Whalers crush the Ottawa Nationals 7-2 to reach a first place tie with the Cleveland Crusaders in the East. John French, Larry Pleau, Tim Sheehy and Terry Caffery powered the win as the Whalers jumped to early leads and controlled the game.
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Stephen Krause
Boston
UPI
Jack Kelley
New England Whalers
Ottawa Nationals
Whalers
Kelley
Cleveland Crusaders
World Hockey Association
John French
Larry Pleau
Giles Gratton
Pleau
Rick Ley
Tim Sheehy
Terry Caffery
Tom Webster
John Danby
Sheehy
Wayne Carleton
Ottawa
Bob Leduc
Pleau-Sheehy
Iare
French
The
New York Raiders
Niners and Rams Tangle as Playoff Hopes Stay Alive
In the NFL East race the 49ers and Rams cling to 6-5-1 records with two games left. Gabriel and Spurrier led scoring for San Francisco and Los Angeles as San Francisco hosts Atlanta while the Rams visit St. Louis, with key games shaping the East standings.
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Vanderbundt
San
Agers
Rams
San Francisco
Atlanta
St. Louis
49Ers
Gabriel
Dallas
Los Angeles
Francisco
David Ray
Steve ‘Spurrier
Bruce Gossett
John Douglas Named West Virginia Player of the Year
John Douglas a 6 foot 2 inch 203 pound tailback at Parkersburg South was chosen West Virginia high school football Player of the Year by the Morgantown Touchdown Club. He carried 214 times for 1362 yards and scored 13 touchdowns for the Patriots. He will be honored at the Touchdown Club banquet in Morgantown Sunday night.
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Meadows Furniture
Martin’s
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Beckley Cabinet
Pittsburgh
Rose & Quesenberry
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Ist High
Lilly’s
Cincinnati Houston
Ind
Imogene Neelyn-Calland
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Beckley
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Patriots
Touchdown Club
Morgantown
Mountaineers Sign Two State Football Prospects
West Virginia University signed distin ct high school football players Charles Watson and Rod Watson to letters of intent. Watson is a 6 foot 3, 255 pound tackle from Herbert Hoover, while Rod Watson is a 205 pound fullback linebacker from Wirt County. The two join seven total announced recruits in WVU's signing wave.
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W.va
UPI
West Virginia University
Charles Watson
Herbert Hoover
Rod Watson
Wirt County
Mountaineers
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