1960 Buffalo Bills Profiles

BUSTER RAMSEY
Head Coach

"Buster Ramsey begins his fifth season with the Cardinals. He was All-NFL in 1947, '48 and '49.

He played guard for the College of William and Mary and was All-America in 1942. In the Navy for three years, he played some football and was selected All-Service All-America in 1943 and '44.

Buster plans to coach when through playing pro ball. He works for a radio station in his home town in the off-season."

-1950 Bowman No. 92

"Buster is in his sixth season for the Cardinals. He has made the grade for All-National League teams.

He played guard for William and Mary and was selected an All-American in 1942. In the Navy three years, he played ball in military service. He was chosen All-Service All-America in 1943 and '44.

Buster plans to coach when through playing pro ball. He works for a radio station in his home town in the off-season. His hobbies are hunting and fishing."

-1951 Bowman No. 28 (Bowman Gum, Inc.)

"Buster, a former All-American guard at William and Mary, played professionally in the National Football League from 1946-50. He was honored in making the All-Pro team in 1947, '48 and '49.
His coaching career started in 1951 as an assistant coach with the Chicago Cardinals. From there he became defensive coach of the Detroit Lions in 1952 and remained there through 1959. During Ramsey's tenure, the Lions won three world championships and a division championship ... developing such outstanding defensive stars as Jim David, Jack Christiansen, Yale Lary and Joe Schmidt.
With a colorful and coaching background, Ramsey brings to the Buffalo Bills all the necessary tools to produce a fine team."

-1960 Fleer No. 92

EDWARD ABRAMOSKI (Trainer)

"Eddie trains the Buffalo Bills. The 26-year-old native of Erie, Pa., was the head trainer at the University of Detroit for three years. He previously served as assistant trainer at West Point from 1956-57."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

EDWARD J. DINGMAN (Equipment Manager)

"The Buffalo Bills' equipment manager is Ed J. Dingman. He is a 1960 graduate of Wooster College and served as manager of their football, basketball and track teams for three years. Ed lives in Youngstown, New York."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

TOMMY O'CONNELL
Quarterback
No. 14
Illinois

"The star of the East-West Shrine Game, and named the outstanding player of the game, Tommy was All-Big Ten and All-Western in 1952. He led the University of Illinois to the Big Ten crown and a Rose Bowl triumph in 1951.

In '52 Tommy was the top forward passer in the nation with 133 completions in 224 attempts for 1,761 yards and 12 touchdowns. His passing percentage? 59.4. He broke Otto Graham's Western Conference  passing marks."

-1953 Bowman No. 42

"One of the all-time outstanding stars at the University of Illinois, Tommy holds 15 of 16 Illinois passing records including most yards gained in a season, 1,761, and in one game, 308.
Following graduation, he played for the Chicago Bears, Bolling Air Force Base and the Cleveland Browns, where he led the NFL in passing in 1957. In 1958, he returned to Illinois as an assistant coach, and in 1959 was head coach at Drake University."

-1960 Fleer No. 19

"All-American at the University of Illinois in 1952. He was the most valuable player in the East-West Shrine Game in 1953.

Tom was the National Football League's leading passer with the Cleveland Browns in 1957. He completed 52 percent of his passes and led the Browns to their last Eastern Division title.

He returned to pro football with Buffalo."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

JOHNNY GREEN

Quarterback

No. 18

Tennessee-Chattanooga

"Recently acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Johnny played part of the 1959 season with the Toronto Argonauts. He was an outstanding quarterback at the University of Chattanooga for three years.

Johnny has a rifle arm and is an accurate long passer. He is also considered an able runner."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

RICHIE LUCAS
Halfback
No. 11
Penn State
"Penn State coach Rip Engle says of Richie, 'Lucas is the greatest player I have ever seen,' and he has earned this fine tribute. He broke practically every record at Penn State, excelling in passing, running, defensive play, punting, [and was] an all-around outstanding quarterback.
As a result of his 1959 season, Richie appeared on practically everybody's All-America first-team selection, and it is no wonder he was the most sought after college player in the country."

-1960 Fleer No. 96

"Everybody's All-American quarterback at Penn State in 1959. Coach Rip Engle called him the 'greatest all-around player I have ever seen.' Richie was the number one draft choice of the Buffalo Bills. He was signed personally by Bills owner Ralph Wilson after weeks of negotiation.

Richie was shifted to halfback by Coach Buster Ramsey to capitalize on his talent as a runner."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

JOE KUBLACKI 

Halfback

No. 43

Purdue

"One of the fastest men on the squad, Joe has good power and fine breakaway ability. He handles punt returns but dislikes fair catches- he prefers to grab the ball and take off.

Joe will probably be used as a spot player by Coach Buster Ramsey, but could do heavy work if called upon."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

WILMER FOWLER 

Halfback

No. 23

Northwestern

"The former Northwestern running star is considered one of the fastest men in football. Willmer was the Big Ten sprint champion in 1957-58 and had 9.5 in the 100-yard dash. He also had a mark of 21.4 in the 220."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

WILLIE EVANS
Halfback
No. 28
Buffalo
"Willie was the leading ground gainer for the Bulls for two years, contributing materially to their outstanding 1958 season in which they won eight out of nine games. The season also brought them the Lambert Cup for small colleges as well as victories over Harvard and Columbia.
Graduating in 1960, Willie's speed and power will make him a valuable addition to the Bills' backfield."

-1960 Fleer No. 65

TED WEGERT 

Halfback

No. 33

"Daring Dutchman ... Terrible Ted ... He was the rookie sensation of the 1955 pre-season campaign but was injured in the league opener. He was out four weeks with a broken foot. He returned to score twice against Pittsburgh but was used sparingly thereafter.

Now, sound of wind and limb again, Ted looks forward to 1956. He led the Eagles in ground gaining through six pre-season games, averaging better than five yards per carry.

Ted made the grade in the toughest of all football with no collegiate experience. He was a high school star at Riverhead, Long Island, scoring 27 touchdowns and 163 points for a one-year record. Into the Navy before completing his scholastic career, Ted continued his football brilliance as a Bluejacket, tallying 64 touchdowns in four years including 21 for Bainbridge in 1951.

His dad wrote the Eagles asking for a tryout for his son. Ted reported at Hershey last July but was ready to be cut the first week. He caught fire in his first scrimmage and blossomed into the club's brightest prospect until his injury.

Ted combines speed, agility and power. According to coaches he has all the stuff needed to be a top star in the National League.

He lives in Riverhead."

-1956 Philadelphia Eagles Official Program

WRAY CARLTON

Fullback

No. 30

Duke

ALL-AROUND BLUE DEVIL

"Wray Carlton, the fellow who had trouble making the first team last year, can do many things for Duke, all good.

Before the start of the 1957 football season, Ted Mann, the sports publicity director at Duke, had junior halfback Wray Carlton on the first-team prospectus he sent out to the press. Bill Murray, the head football coach at Duke, had Carlton on the second team. There was the expected amount of professional ribbing at the crossed wires, which publicity man Mann accepted with a gracious smile and a closed mouth. He figured Carlton was first-team stuff; the coach didn't. So ...

In the Blue Devils' opening game against South Carolina, Eddie Rushton, a senior, started at right halfback, and junior Carlton was on the bench with the second unit. Coach Murray, it was explained to the still-needling press, likes to give his seniors first shot at the starting jobs, and, anyway, there was only a shade of difference between the first and second team. He employs the two units almost equally, it was said. And, apparently, he does. Early in the game, after the first team had made little headway, the second unit came in and proceeded to run over South Carolina. While he was in there, Carlton set up two touchdowns and scored the other two in Duke's 26-14 win. He was, by far, the outstanding performer of the game.

In the Duke locker room afterwards, someone asked Wray, 'Did you feel funny  not starting the game?'

It was a question that probed with a cat's nails. Carlton, tall (6-3), very handsome and thoroughly unassuming, did not bite. Instead he answered: 'Nope I just wish I was as good as Rushton is.'

That was Carlton talking. Publicity man Mann was not asked, but it didn't matter. He was looking better every minute. For the next game, against Virginia, Carlton was still with the second team. By now, of course- since these things don't take very long to grab hold- he was being called 'The best second-string halfback in the country.' It made good copy, and the people at Duke didn't mind. When his turn came against the Cavaliers, Carlton went out and scored four touchdowns and kicked two placements for an Atlantic Coast Conference record of 26 points. In the two games, his power running had converted the Blue Devils' second unit into a powerhouse. They weren't out there just to hold the opposition at bay while the varsity gained a breather. They scored touchdowns, more than the first team did, and they had won both ball games.

In that 40-0 romp over Virginia, Rushton hurt his hip, and for the next Saturday, Carlton was moved up. Coach Murray had finally agreed with Mann. What would have happened if Rushton had not been hurt was something that was something the Duke people weren't saying. But it was clear that now Carlton was a regular to stay. Coach Murray stood up and said, 'Wray Carlton has the greatest potential of any player I've ever seen.'

Which was one way of saying that the 195-pound halfback is good and versatile. Carlton can run, stepping freely around the sides or bowling through the middle. Against Rice last year, he exploded for a 68-yard touchdown run, his longest of 20 dashes that went for better than 10 yards. He gained a total of 852 yards for a 5.3 rushing average. In four games, he gained better than 100 yards.

There won't be any arguments over the respective merits of the first and second teams at Duke this year. With 18  lettermen gone, Coach Murray will have his hands full trying to put one good team on the field. But with Carlton, George Dutrow and quarterback Bob Brodhead among the returnees, Blue Devil fans will have plenty to yell about.

With a schedule that includes intersectional newcomers Illinois, Baylor and Notre Dame, Carlton will find no breathers where he can roll up impressive totals. But around Durham, the feeling is that he won't need them.

He can score points. He went over for ten touchdowns last year, and kicked 14 out of 17 extra points, his place-kicks being the margin of victory over Rice and Clemson. Against North Carolina, Rice and Clemson, he scored all of Duke's points.

He can pass. In Murray's split-T which features end sweeps, pulling guards, blocking quarterbacks and running and passing halfbacks, both Wray and left halfback George Dutrow- another good one- work the ends on pass-run option plays. Last season Carlton completed seven out of 12 passes for 65 yards and two touchdowns.

He can catch a pass, grabbing eight of them in 1957 for two touchdowns and 174 yards, the top total pass-receiving yardage on the team.

He can block. On a team often praised for its bumping of the other fellow, Wray is a standout blocker. He paves the way on many of Dutrow's runs.

He can play defense.

And not only can he kick, but this season he is doing some punting, too.

This versatile young man started out as a single-wing tailback at little Wallace (N.C.) High School, and if there is any place to learn all-around football, it is at a little single-wing high school that must make do with the few boys who come out for the team. Wallace is a small town (population 1,500) with a reputation as the strawberry capital of the world ('The only thing I have to do with strawberries,' Carlton says, 'is I eat them.') Wray played some baseball and basketball for Wallace High, but mostly he played football. 'Our coach,' he says, 'was a good man with fundamentals. He always ran us through blocking and tackling drills. That's where I learned my basic football.' It is also where he learned to place-kick. After the other youngsters would trudge away, dirty and tired from a scrimmage, Wray would stay behind and practice kicking. If there was still some daylight, he would practice blocking again, too.

When he was finishing up his high school career and making something of a name for himself, Wray received firm scholarship bids from his home state trio of fierce rivals- North Carolina, North Carolina State and Duke- and from Clemson just across the Carolina border. He accepted Duke's grant-in-aid offer because 'I thought I would get a better education there.' The Blue Devils' Durham campus is only 115 miles from Wallace, and this, too, mattered. Wray didn't want to be too far from home. So he is an education major at the liberal arts college at Duke, with better-than-average grades, a membership in Kappa Alpha Fraternity, a minimum of other campus activities and a dream of playing pro football next year. It is a dream to him because Wray is reserved and shy and unwilling to pat himself on the back. But is far less than a dream to people in the National Football League. They admire his all-around ability. Some are even thinking of him as a second Frank Gifford, but they won't be disappointed with a first Wray Carlton."

-Sport Magazine, November 1958

"Buster Ramsey calls him potentially the perfect pro fullback. Carlton has 'speed, power, a real good blocker and can catch the ball.' Ramsey insists very few pro fullbacks have been able or willing to do all four.

Buffalo acquired Carlton in a trade with Boston for defensive tackle Al Crow. Ramsey called it a perfect trade."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

CARL SMITH 

Fullback

No. 35

Tennessee

"Molded along traditional Tennessee power lines, Carl is perhaps the strongest and most punishing runner on the Bills. He has tremendously powerful legs.

Carl was a co-captain at Tennessee in 1958. He played in the Sugar Bowl in 1957, the Gator Bowl in 1958, the Blue-Grey Bowl in 1958 and the Senior Bowl in 1959. He holds the state of Ohio high school record of 294 points in four years."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

MAURICE BASSETT
Fullback
No. 38
Langston

"With only one year's college football experience, gained at little Langston University, Maurice came to the Browns last season and overcame a training camp injury to take over as the No. 1 fullback. He was the No. 1 ground gainer for the Browns last season and No. 5 in the N.F.L. He was an important figure in giving pass protection for Otto Graham."

-1955 Bowman No. 156

"A bruising line-cracker, Maurice is a very tough man to stop. His explosive thrust comes in handy when the Browns are fighting for the first down or trying to dent the opposing goal line.

He came to the Browns unknown, from the Navy. As a rookie in '54, he was the top Brown ball carrier."

-1957 Topps No. 64

The bruising 230-pound fullback was Cleveland's starter for three years before losing his job to a rookie named Jim Brown. Maurice hopes for a new lease on life in the American Football League.
As a rookie for the 1954 NFL champions, Maurice rushed 144 times for 588 yards for a 4.1 average with 20 receptions for 205 yards receiving for a 10.3 average. For Cleveland's 1955 champions, he returned seven kicks 151 yards (a 21.6 average).

HAL LEWIS 

Fullback

No. 27

Houston

"A top running threat, acquired from the Baltimore Colts, Lewis was a member of last season's pro championship team. He played for Hal Lahar at Houston and was All-Missouri Valley Conference. He's a power-type runner with good deception.

Lewis lives in Houston. He is married and is the father of twin boys."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

ELBERT DUBENION
Flanker
No. 44
Bluffton
"During his years at Bluffton, Dubenion led them to 20 wins in 24 games without a loss in their league, the Mid-Ohio Intercollegiate. He is extremely fast, running the 100-yard dash in 9.8 seconds, which accounts for his scoring 53 touchdowns and gaining nearly three miles from scrimmage during his college career. He was named the first-string halfback on the UPI All-Ohio squad and Williamson's All-America."

-1960 Fleer No. 17

"Absolutely the fastest man on the team and among the two or three fastest in football.

Used exclusively as a flanker back by coach Buster Ramsey, Elbert has greatly improved as a pass catcher and is a good blocker coming back. His speed drives defenses crazy and forces them to overshift to protect."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

DAN CHAMBERLAIN
Split End
No. 84
Sacramento State
This rookie out of Sacramento State will bolster the Bills' receiving corps. His speed, skilled hands and ability to outmaneuver defensive backs downfield have already impressed Buffalo coaches.

"Tall and rangy, Chamberlain is an exceptionally fine pass catcher with excellent speed. He caught 48 passes for 754 yards and 12 touchdowns in his final two years at Sacramento State.

He was a high draft choice of the Detroit Lions. A large number of Lion vets was the only reason Chamberlain failed to make the club."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

DICK BRUBAKER 

Split End

No. 88

Ohio State

"Co-captain and All-American, Ohio State, 1954. Dick led the Buckeyes to a national championship (10-0) and a Rose Bowl victory over  U.S.C. He graduated with a major in zoology (1955).

Dick played two years with the Chicago Cardinals as an offensive end. He quit  in 1957 to enter Western Reserve Law School and graduated in 1960."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

TOM RYCHLEC
End
No. 81
American International
"Tom gained many honors at American International; among them Little All-America and All-New England in 1957. In 1958, he was selected to play with the College All-Stars against the Detroit Lions. In his 1956 season, he led the nation in pass receptions with a total of 40.
After graduation, he joined the Detroit Lions of the NFL in 1957, spent the balance of that year in the service and returned to Detroit for the 1958 season."

-1960 Fleer No. 85

"All-New England, All-East, Little All-America selection in college. Tom caught 45 passes (1956) to lead the nation's intercollegiate pass receivers. He played in the 1957 College All-Star Game in Chicago.

Tom was signed by the Detroit Lions and was an outstanding end for three years. He was high on Buster Ramsey's list of 'must-get' players when Ramsey became coach."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

MONTE CROCKETT 

Tight End

No. 80

New Mexico Highlands

"Crockett was signed by Buster Ramsey as a result of a pre-training two-day tryout camp. He was the only candidate among 38 to be selected.

Crockett is the second fastest man on the team behind Dubenion. He's a good pass catcher, a potentially fine blocker and learns fast."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

DAN MCGREW
Center
No. 52
Purdue
"'Dangerous Dan McGrew' on the football field is everything his nickname brings to mind ... strong, rugged, aggressive and certainly dangerous to the opposing team. Dan played his college football as a stalwart in the center of the line for the Boilermakers of Purdue.
He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League and played part of last year's season in Canada."

-1960 Fleer No. 3

"Dangerous Dan McGrew. The top offensive center of the Buffalo Bills is a devastating blocker. He's a strong and accurate snapper on punts and on field goal and PAT attempts. Dan is amazingly fast and mobile for a big man.

Drafted originally by the Detroit Lions, Dan was a physical education major at Purdue. He is a certified physical education instructor in the state of Ohio."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

PHIL BLAZER 

Guard

No. 60

North Carolina

"Phil is a former captain at the University of North Carolina. He was the only selection from the Atlantic Coast Conference for the 1959 College All-Star squad. He was also picked for the Senior Bowl and the North-South Shrine Game.

Phil is an extremely tough offensive guard. He is fast, smart, mobile and is an excellent blocker. His off-season appearance and personality belies his on-field toughness."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

CHUCK MUELHAUPT
Guard
No. 70
Iowa State
Whether blocking for the run or the pass, this promising rookie from Iowa State is being counted on to be an important building block for Buffalo's offensive line. Born in Canton, Ohio, Chuck played his high school football in West Des Moines, Iowa.

"Chuck is a former Iowa State captain (1957) and most valuable player. He hails from a football-playing family. His father played for Kansas (St. Mary's) and his brother starred at Nebraska. Chuck was drafted by the Detroit Lions (1957) but received a service call before the start of the season."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

GARY COBB
Guard
No. 66
Miami-Ohio
"A man to reckon with in the middle of the Bills' line will be Gary Cobb.
A tough man to take out of a play, offensively and defensively, Gary was twice named to the All-Mid American Conference team, once as a center and once as a guard. He was also named as an All-Ohio guard for the 1959 season."

-1960 Fleer No. 37

HAROLD OLSON
Offensive Tackle
No. 74
Clemson
Coach Ramsey looks to this large and highly regarded rookie from Clemson to fortify the Buffalo offensive line. Scouts speak highly of the protection the 250-pound youngster provided for Tiger quarterbacks.

"In a consensus of pro scouts, Olson was the outstanding offensive tackle prospect in the intercollegiate ranks in 1959. He was an All-American and an All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection.

In 1959 Olson played in the Sugar Bowl and in 1960 played in the Bluebonnet Bowl, Blue-Gray, All-American and Senior Bowl games."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

DON CHELF 

Offensive Tackle

No. 77

Iowa

"Don was a two-year All-Big Ten selection at the University of Iowa and an All-Midwest selection as a senior in 1953. Twice in the same year he was voted the Associated Press national lineman of the week. He was selected to play in the East-West Shrine Game.

A three-year veteran of the Air Force, Don played service ball. He was drafted by the Baltimore Colts in 1958 and was one of the few rookies to make the team, but quit and entered the coaching ranks."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

GENE GRABOSKY
Offensive Tackle-Defensive Tackle
No. 78
Syracuse
"The outstanding lineman for the National Champion Syracuse Orangemen, Gene is known for his rugged offensive and defensive play. Buffalo coach Buster Ramsey says he is the finest physical specimen he has ever seen and has a chance of becoming an all-time great in pro football.
Gene's potential is indicated by the fact that six pro clubs tried to sign him, three in the American League, two in the National and Ottawa of the Canadian League."

-1960 Fleer No. 79

BOB SEDLOCK 

Offensive Tackle

No. 75

Georgia

"Biggest (no pun intended) surprise of the Buffalo Bills training camp. Bob arrived almost completely unheralded except for his considerable size [6-4, 295]. Immediately demonstrated great speed and pulling and blocking ability.

He's one of the hardest blockers in pro football. Teammates insist Sedlock is a great trencherman."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

CHUCK MCMURTRY
Defensive Tackle
No. 73
Whittier
Chuck is almost impossible to move from his position, yet can pursue to the side with surprising speed. A Little All-American at Whittier, he is arguably the strongest man in the American Football League.

"The heaviest man on the squad, Chuck is exceptionally fast and mobile for all his weight. He is impossible to 'unload' on.

In college Chuck was all-conference for three straight years. He was one of the few small college players to be selected for the East-West Shrine Game.

Chuck hails from Whittier, California."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

JIM SOREY
Defensive Tackle
No. 79
Texas Southern
Scouts highly praise Jim's ability to use his 6'4" and 285 pounds to anchor a defensive line. Coach Ramsey sees this young man as a building block of Buffalo's defense.

"All-Conference selection and the most valuable lineman in the history of Texas Southern football.

Jim is nicknamed 'Bull' because of his terrific charge. He's powerful and loves to hit and is almost impossible to budge on straight ahead blocks. Jim has pretty much cured a natural tendency, because of his charge, to barge in and be trapped."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

JACK SCOTT 

Defensive Tackle

No. 76

Ohio State

"Jack hails from Ironton, Ohio, hometown of Bills General Manager Dick Gallagher. He played his college ball at Ohio State and played with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL.

Jack joined the Bills late in training camp but immediately impressed with his all-around ability at defensive tackle. He's always talking to opponents."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

EDDIE MEYER 

Defensive Tackle

No. 62

West Texas State

"Eddie played his college football at West Texas State and played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. He's a big, strong and fast defensive tackle.

He reported late to Bills camp but has shown really good ability. He has an excellent chance of making the club.

Eddie was an honor student and played in the 1959 Copper Bowl. He is a teacher during the off-season."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

LAVERNE TORCZON

Defensive End
No. 87
Nebraska
Team captain at Nebraska, LaVerne was All-Big Eight two years and an All-American and the Cornhuskers' MVP as a senior. After being drafted by Cleveland, he was drafted by Uncle Sam and released by the Browns after his military service.
A leader by example, LaVerne inspires his teammates with his devastation of opposing blockers.

"Captain of the Bills, Torczon was All-Big Seven- with All-American mention- at the University of Nebraska. He played center, guard and tackle for the Cornhuskers. Torczon captained the team in 1956 and was selected the team's most valuable player.

He signed a National League contract with Cleveland but entered military service before reporting."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

MACK YOHO
Defensive End
No. 71
Miami-Ohio
"This is his second year with Ottawa. Mack is a good receiver.
He is single and lives in Ohio."

-1959 Topps CFL No. 50

A powerful tackler and mobile pass rusher, Mack earned All-Mid-American honors in college as an offensive tackle and defensive end. Also skilled as a kicker, his field goal won a 1959 CFL playoff game for Ottawa.
Coach Ramsey is confident this underrated defensive end will achieve acclaim in the new league.

"All-Mid-Atlantic Conference, All-Ohio offensive tackle and defensive end for Ara Parseghian at Miami. Mack played two years (1958-59) for Ottawa in the Canadian Big Four League and was the number one kicking star for Frank Clair. His toe won three games during the 1959 season including the playoff game against Montreal.

Mack was signed by the Bills as an offensive tackle."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

ARCHIE MATSOS 

Middle Linebacker

No. 56

Michigan State

"Archie was a three-year star for Duffy Dougherty at center, guard and tackle. He was a member of the 1956 Michigan State Rose Bowl team.

He's utilized as the middle linebacker and defensive quarterback by Coach Buster Ramsey. He's very fast, maneuverable and has a keen diagnostic sense.

Archie loves to travel. He has visited, on his own, every state in the union."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

SAM SANDERS
Middle Linebacker
No. 51
Buffalo
"Sam is one of the hardest tacklers in the game, and coaches and scouts insist he could make any team in the country. He is extremely fast, mobile and smart.
He was co-captain of the Buffalo Bulls and was selected for Little All-America as a junior in 1958. He also participated in track while at Buffalo U. as a discus thrower and shot putter."

-1960 Fleer No. 57

JOE SCHAFFER
Linebacker
No. 67
Tennessee
"An outstanding tackle for the Volunteers of Tennessee and their captain in 1959, Joe is known as a strong, rugged, aggressive competitor with an inspirational desire to play and win. In 1959 he was selected for the All-Southeastern Conference team.
Joe should be an exceptional asset in the Bills' line, both offensively and defensively."

-1960 Fleer No. 105

"1959 captain at the University of Tennessee, Joe was voted the Vols' outstanding lineman. He's comparatively light for a pro interior lineman but is very strong, fast and highly mobile.

Joe was doing an outstanding job at offensive guard. A shortage of linebackers forced a shift to that position."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

JACK LARAWAY 

Linebacker

No. 57

Purdue

"Purdue stalwart. Jack was used almost exclusively at defensive halfback, although he played offensive fullback at times with great effectiveness. He was in the top dozen of Detroit Lion draft choices."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

BERNIE BUZYNISKI 

Linebacker

No. 55

Holy Cross

"Outstanding star in the history of DeSales High School in Lockport. A top-flight end at Holy Cross, Bernie was All-East and an honorable mention All-American.

He is a recent acquisition from Dallas in the National League. He made his debut in the league opener. Big, strong and fast, Bernie played the entire game on defense at right-side linebacker and was very effective."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

RAY MOSS
Linebacker
No. 58
Tennessee
"Ray made a name for himself for the Volunteers of Tennessee as a center. He was known for his speed and coordination, which made him an excellent ball snapper and blocker. However, these assets also contributed to his defensive skills which were outstanding and led to his being signed by the Buffalo Bills as a linebacker.
In 1959, he was named to the All-Southeastern Conference team."

-1960 Fleer No. 44


BILLY ATKINS
Defensive Halfback-Kicker
No. 20
Auburn
"Bill was one of the first players signed by the Buffalo Bills and will be responsible for one of the most important assignments in pro football, the defensive halfback position.
He was the star defensive halfback for two years with the San Francisco 49ers. Bill played previously for Auburn and was named to the All-Southeastern Conference team. He was also selected for All-America."

-1960 Fleer No. 24

"All-Southeastern Conference selection in 1956-57 and an All-American in 1957. Atkins is the Auburn record-holder for most points scored in a single season. He participated in the East-West Shrine Game and the College All-Star Game.

Atkins played two years with the San Francisco 49ers as a defensive back. He was signed by the Bills as a defensive back and a kicker."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

BILLY KINARD

Defensive Halfback
No. 24
Mississippi
"Lettering four years at Mississippi, Billy played with the Rebels in the Sugar Bowl in '53 and in the Cotton Bowl in '56. Following college, he was the 2nd draft choice of the Cleveland Browns in 1956 and was a standout defensive halfback for them as well as later for the Green Bay Packers.
Billy is the brother of George and the famous Bruiser Kinard, both pro football stars."

-1960 Fleer No. 51

"Youngest of the famous football-playing Kinard brothers. His older brothers George and Frank (Bruiser) played pro football and are now retired.

Like his brothers, Billy was an outstanding player at Ole Miss. He played mostly offensive halfback in college. He was the second draft choice of the Cleveland Browns in 1957."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

JACK JOHNSON 

Defensive Halfback

No. 42

Miami

"For three years Jack was an outstanding star at the University of Miami (Fla.). He was UPI and AP honorable mention All-America in 1956 and All-South in '56.

Jack was a high draft choice of the Chicago Bears. He played three years, 1957-59, as a regular defensive halfback."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

RICHIE MCCABE

Safety
No. 45
Pittsburgh
Richie brings four years of valuable pro experience to the Buffalo defense. His gift for anticipating opposing plays was apparent in his rookie season as he played every game at safety. That year he made three interceptions, including one returned 25 yards, and returned a recovered fumble 76 yards for a touchdown.

"Richie is one of four Bill defensive halfbacks with professional experience. He played five years with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins after graduation from the University of Pittsburgh.

Richie gives credence to the old saw 'everybody got in, even the waterboy.' He was originally introduced to pro football as the waterboy for the Pittsburgh Steelers."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program

JIM WAGSTAFF
Safety
No. 22
Idaho State
Along with his gridiron accomplishments as a collegian, Jim set a Rocky Mountain Conference pole vault record. As a pro rookie, he was a promising part of Coach Ramsey's outstanding defense in Detroit until sidelined by an injury. Reunited with his mentor, Jim will anchor the Buffalo backfield at his safety position.
Jim is an off-season teacher who enjoys hunting and fishing.

"A brilliant defensive acquisition who played for the Detroit Lions and Chicago Cardinals. A gifted all-around athlete, Jim holds the Rocky Mountain Conference pole vault record, set in 1958. He is an avid hunter and fisherman.

Jim joined the Bills after training camp had started and immediately cracked the starting defensive backfield. He's fast, with quick reactions and tremendous poise."

-1960 Buffalo Bills Official Program