Punt Returner-Free Safety
No. 22
Washington
"Cahill saw service in five games after being activated by the Bills just prior to the Bengals' visit. He was used on special teams, as a defensive safety and as a punt returner. Bill had four punt returns for 73 yards to rank second in that department and ran a punt back 51 yards for a touchdown in the finale against the Jets. He also collected 42 yards on a pair of kickoff returns.
A seventh round draft choice of New Orleans, Bill was released by the Saints just before the start of the regular season. He had a trial with Pittsburgh before landing with the Bills and will get a long look at free safety.
Cahill was a three-year letterman as a weak safety for the Huskies and co-captain as a senior. He saw postseason action in the Hula Bowl, Coaches All-Star game at Lubbock, Texas and the College All-Star game.
Psychology and English were his major subjects at Washington."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
Friday, June 12, 2015
Thursday, June 11, 2015
1974 Profile: Cookie Brinkman
Strong Safety
No. 39
Louisville
"A tight end last fall, Brinkman will get a look at strong safety in 1974. He suffered a broken arm in a preseason game with the Redskins and never returned to action in 1973. Cookie caught two passes for 32 yards in preseason appearances against the Eagles and Packers.
Cookie signed as a free agent with Cincinnati in 1971, was acquired from the Bengals by Cleveland and spent 1971 on the Browns taxi squad. He appeared in two games for the Browns in 1972, one against the Dolphins in the playoffs.
Brinkman was a tight end and punter for Coaches Frank Camp and Lee Corso at Louisville. An honorable mention UPI All-American, All-Missouri Valley Conference pick and the leading MVC pass receiver, Brinkman was Louisville's Outstanding Senior in 1970. He played with the Cardinals in the Pasadena Bowl, once had an 89-yard punt against Tulsa and caught 10 passes for 199 yards against Marshall in 1970.
Cookie was awarded his B.S. degree in marketing and is an excellent golfer with ambitions to someday become a course professional; he once fired a 29 on a par 34 course. His father is a baseball scout for the Cincinnati Reds. Cookie plays the guitar."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
No. 39
Louisville
"A tight end last fall, Brinkman will get a look at strong safety in 1974. He suffered a broken arm in a preseason game with the Redskins and never returned to action in 1973. Cookie caught two passes for 32 yards in preseason appearances against the Eagles and Packers.
Cookie signed as a free agent with Cincinnati in 1971, was acquired from the Bengals by Cleveland and spent 1971 on the Browns taxi squad. He appeared in two games for the Browns in 1972, one against the Dolphins in the playoffs.
Brinkman was a tight end and punter for Coaches Frank Camp and Lee Corso at Louisville. An honorable mention UPI All-American, All-Missouri Valley Conference pick and the leading MVC pass receiver, Brinkman was Louisville's Outstanding Senior in 1970. He played with the Cardinals in the Pasadena Bowl, once had an 89-yard punt against Tulsa and caught 10 passes for 199 yards against Marshall in 1970.
Cookie was awarded his B.S. degree in marketing and is an excellent golfer with ambitions to someday become a course professional; he once fired a 29 on a par 34 course. His father is a baseball scout for the Cincinnati Reds. Cookie plays the guitar."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
Sunday, June 7, 2015
1974 Profile: Jim Braxton
Running Back
No. 34
West Virginia
"Braxton missed the first eight games of the 1973 season with a back injury. He returned against Cincinnati in a reserve role then started the final five games. Jim had the best day of his professional career against Miami at Orchard Park, gaining 119 yards on 17 carries and becoming the first back to top the 100-yard rushing figure against the Dolphin defense in 45 games. He averaged 82.3 yards in each of his 1973 appearances and 90.0 yards in five starting assignments.
Jim earned his first start for Buffalo in the second game of the 1972 season and refused to be displaced. He was a backfield reserve as a rookie when a preseason ankle injury slowed his development. He's an excellent inside power runner, catches the ball well and is a devastating blocker.
A first-team All-America selection in 1970 as a fullback for Bobby Bowden's West Virginia Moutaineers, Braxton won an invitation to the East-West Shrine game. In a statewide vote, he was chosen as West Virginia's Most Outstanding Amateur Athlete. He was a discus thrower for the WVU track team.
One of nine children, Jim's college major was physical education and social studies. He worked during the off-season with the West Virginia Board of Education and the Governor's Manpower Office. His duties included speaking around the state to groups of young people, working particularly in the areas of vocational education and dropout prevention. His hobbies are cards, music and coin collecting."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
No. 34
West Virginia
"Braxton missed the first eight games of the 1973 season with a back injury. He returned against Cincinnati in a reserve role then started the final five games. Jim had the best day of his professional career against Miami at Orchard Park, gaining 119 yards on 17 carries and becoming the first back to top the 100-yard rushing figure against the Dolphin defense in 45 games. He averaged 82.3 yards in each of his 1973 appearances and 90.0 yards in five starting assignments.
Jim earned his first start for Buffalo in the second game of the 1972 season and refused to be displaced. He was a backfield reserve as a rookie when a preseason ankle injury slowed his development. He's an excellent inside power runner, catches the ball well and is a devastating blocker.
A first-team All-America selection in 1970 as a fullback for Bobby Bowden's West Virginia Moutaineers, Braxton won an invitation to the East-West Shrine game. In a statewide vote, he was chosen as West Virginia's Most Outstanding Amateur Athlete. He was a discus thrower for the WVU track team.
One of nine children, Jim's college major was physical education and social studies. He worked during the off-season with the West Virginia Board of Education and the Governor's Manpower Office. His duties included speaking around the state to groups of young people, working particularly in the areas of vocational education and dropout prevention. His hobbies are cards, music and coin collecting."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
Friday, June 5, 2015
1974 Profile: Bill Adams
Guard
No. 60
Holy Cross
"Adams spent the entire 1973 season on the Bills' inactive roster. He last played as a reserve guard in the final six games of the 1972 season after being activated from the taxi squad.
The coaching staff considers Bill an excellent insurance policy on the offensive line. He has good strength and mobility and is one of the hardest workers on the squad. Bill was signed as a free agent out of Holy Cross.
An offensive guard and a tackle in college, Bill was tri-captain of the Crusaders and an All-New England choice. He won two letters in track and three in wrestling as an undergraduate.
Bill has a B.A. degree in economics with a minor in history. He's interested in a career as a CPA, teacher or business management specialist. Golf and movies are his hobbies."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
No. 60
Holy Cross
"Adams spent the entire 1973 season on the Bills' inactive roster. He last played as a reserve guard in the final six games of the 1972 season after being activated from the taxi squad.
The coaching staff considers Bill an excellent insurance policy on the offensive line. He has good strength and mobility and is one of the hardest workers on the squad. Bill was signed as a free agent out of Holy Cross.
An offensive guard and a tackle in college, Bill was tri-captain of the Crusaders and an All-New England choice. He won two letters in track and three in wrestling as an undergraduate.
Bill has a B.A. degree in economics with a minor in history. He's interested in a career as a CPA, teacher or business management specialist. Golf and movies are his hobbies."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
1974 Profile: Tony Marchitte
Equipment Manager
"One of the essential people behind the scenes in the Bills' football operation is equipment manager Tony Marchitte. His responsibilities include maintaining the large stockpile of gear required to outfit the Buffalo squad.
Marchitte has been with the Bills almost as long as they've been in business, first joining the organization in 1961. Born in Buffalo, Marchitte is a longtime resident of Western New York. Tony's easy manner and pleasant personality make him a popular member of the staff."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
"One of the essential people behind the scenes in the Bills' football operation is equipment manager Tony Marchitte. His responsibilities include maintaining the large stockpile of gear required to outfit the Buffalo squad.
Marchitte has been with the Bills almost as long as they've been in business, first joining the organization in 1961. Born in Buffalo, Marchitte is a longtime resident of Western New York. Tony's easy manner and pleasant personality make him a popular member of the staff."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
1974 Profile: Joe Murry
Physical Coordinator
"One of the newer members of the Bills' football staff is physical coordinator Joe Murry, who has responsibility for developing the club's strength program. Murray joined the Buffalo organization in March of last year.
Joe holds a Master's degree in physical education from Southeastern Louisiana. As an undergraduate at Southwestern Louisiana, he won acclaim as National Collegiate heavyweight weightlifting champion. He set four national records in his specialty and placed fourth in the heavyweight division of the 1968 Olympic trials, narrowly missing a spot on the United States team.
Prior to accepting a position with the Bills, Murry taught at Metarie (Louisiana) Park Country Day School and was an assistant football coach at several Metarie high schools."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
"One of the newer members of the Bills' football staff is physical coordinator Joe Murry, who has responsibility for developing the club's strength program. Murray joined the Buffalo organization in March of last year.
Joe holds a Master's degree in physical education from Southeastern Louisiana. As an undergraduate at Southwestern Louisiana, he won acclaim as National Collegiate heavyweight weightlifting champion. He set four national records in his specialty and placed fourth in the heavyweight division of the 1968 Olympic trials, narrowly missing a spot on the United States team.
Prior to accepting a position with the Bills, Murry taught at Metarie (Louisiana) Park Country Day School and was an assistant football coach at several Metarie high schools."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
Monday, June 1, 2015
1974 Profile: Bob Reese
Trainer
"Bob Reese's interest in athletic training dates from his high school days at Father Ryan High in Nashville, Tennessee. After one year as a member of the football squad, Bob became a student trainer and has been actively involved in the profession from that day to this. He worked with the training staff throughout his undergraduate career at Purdue University, where he earned his B.S. in physical education in 1970.
Appointed head trainer at Boston College in 1970, Reese, then only 21 years old, was the youngest head trainer in the nation. Bob joined fellow Purdue alumnus Eddie Abramoski with the Bills in 1972."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
"Bob Reese's interest in athletic training dates from his high school days at Father Ryan High in Nashville, Tennessee. After one year as a member of the football squad, Bob became a student trainer and has been actively involved in the profession from that day to this. He worked with the training staff throughout his undergraduate career at Purdue University, where he earned his B.S. in physical education in 1970.
Appointed head trainer at Boston College in 1970, Reese, then only 21 years old, was the youngest head trainer in the nation. Bob joined fellow Purdue alumnus Eddie Abramoski with the Bills in 1972."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
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