JACK KEMP
Quarterback
No. 15
Occidental
"Sometimes a coach can outsmart himself. In 1962, Sid Gillman of San Diego tried to put his regular quarterback, Jack Kemp, on waivers. It wasn't that Gillman didn't want Kemp, but Jack had an injured finger at the time, and Sid thought that he could hide him on the taxi squad if all other AFL teams waived on him. But Buffalo didn't, and the Bills claimed Kemp for $100, getting an outstanding passer who has since gunned the team to two consecutive league championships.
Jack has one of the strongest arms in the game; some say he can throw the ball farther than any other quarterback (almost 90 yards). He also passes accurately (Jack had a 48.5 completion percentage last year). In the past few seasons, he has shared quarterback duties with Daryle Lamonica; but since the Bills plan to pass more in 1966, look for Jack to dominate the position."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1966
"Last year was another big year for Jack. It marked the fourth time in six years that the great signal caller led his team to a divisional title. In 1960 and 1961, Jack helped San Diego win the Western Division crown.
Jack has been an AFL All-Star selection for six years."
-1966 Topps No. 26
DARYLE LAMONICA
Quarterback
No. 12
Notre Dame
"Considered to be the best second-string quarterback in football, Daryle can change the complexion of any game with his long bombs. Watch for his bombs in 1966.
Daryle set a Notre Dame record by scoring four touchdowns in one game. In the 1962 East-West Shrine Game, he passed for 349 yards."
-1966 Topps No. 27
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