Sunday, September 28, 2014

1968 Profiles: Mike Mercer and Paul Maguire

MIKE MERCER
Place Kicker
No. 7
Arizona State
"In 1966, Mike had pro football's best field goal record, making 21 of 30 attempts. While with Oakland he kicked 116 consecutive extra points.
Mike's dad played for the Giants and Eagles."

-1968 Topps No. 123


PAUL MAGUIRE
Punter-Linebacker
No. 55
The Citadel
Named Sporting News second-team All-AFL last year, Paul was second in the league with 77 punts, third with 3,320 punting yards and third with 43.1 yards per punt. His long punt of 64 yards was third-best in the AFL.
Paul came to Buffalo from San Diego in 1964 and was All-Pro in 1965.

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