Punter
No. 11
Georgia
"Jones has done the Buffalo punting for three seasons. He averaged 40.3 yards on 66 punts last fall to improve his pro figure to 40.0, and his longest punt of 1973 traveled 62 yards against New Orleans. A rash of injuries in the offensive line caused his punting average to dip in 1972. Spike joined the Bills after the first game of the 1971 season.
The Oilers regular punter as a rookie, Spike tied the club record for most punts (84), averaging 42.4- his best figure in four years in the NFL. His longest punt as a Bill is 67 yards and he had a 73-yard boot, the longest in the League in 1970, while with Houston.
Jones was two years an All-Southeastern Conference selection as a punter for the University of Georgia. He set a Bulldog record with an 87-yard punt and his career punting average of 41.6 snapped the SEC standard. The number two collegiate punter in 1969, Spike played in three postseason Bowl games (Liberty, Sun, Sugar) and the College All-Star classic. He was roughed four times in a single game against Auburn in '69.
His B.B.A. is in marketing; public relations, selling and management are his areas of career interest. Spike's real first name is John and his nickname is from the comic musician. He plays the banjo, and hunting and fishing are his favorite forms of relaxation."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Sunday, July 12, 2015
1974 Profile: Ray Jarvis
Wide Receiver
No. 80
Norfolk State
"Jarvis was acquired in a trade for a future draft choice from Atlanta just prior to the opening of training camp a year ago. He played sparingly as a wide receiver but was prominent on special teams. He caught one pass for 12 yards and had 84 yards on five kickoff returns.
A fifth round draft pick of the Falcons in 1971, Ray saw only limited service in two seasons in Atlanta. He backs up Bob Chandler at wide receiver for the Bills.
Jarvis was named to the Pittsburgh Courier All-America team in 1970 and was a three-time All-CIAA receiver at Norfolk State. He set school records for career pass receptions (104), receiving yardage (2,214) and touchdowns (24). Ray had his best college game as a freshman- six receptions, 196 yards and two touchdowns. Also a two-time second team All-Conference choice as a basketball guard, his Norfolk State major was chemistry."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
No. 80
Norfolk State
"Jarvis was acquired in a trade for a future draft choice from Atlanta just prior to the opening of training camp a year ago. He played sparingly as a wide receiver but was prominent on special teams. He caught one pass for 12 yards and had 84 yards on five kickoff returns.
A fifth round draft pick of the Falcons in 1971, Ray saw only limited service in two seasons in Atlanta. He backs up Bob Chandler at wide receiver for the Bills.
Jarvis was named to the Pittsburgh Courier All-America team in 1970 and was a three-time All-CIAA receiver at Norfolk State. He set school records for career pass receptions (104), receiving yardage (2,214) and touchdowns (24). Ray had his best college game as a freshman- six receptions, 196 yards and two touchdowns. Also a two-time second team All-Conference choice as a basketball guard, his Norfolk State major was chemistry."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
Thursday, July 9, 2015
1974 Profile: Bruce Jarvis
Center
No. 51
Washington
"Jarvis held down the starting center position until injured in practice just prior to the Cincinnati game. He was sidelined for the remainder of the campaign and underwent off-season knee surgery.
A solid offensive performer on running and passing plays, Bruce missed all but three games of the 1972 season with a knee injury. He was a third round draft choice in 1971 and first won a regular job as a rookie.
Jarvis was an honorable All-America as a center for Coach Jim Owens' Huskies, and a second-team All-Coast selection. He was voted Washington's Offensive Lineman of the Year and was elected to play in the annual Hula Bowl game. Bruce was a college teammate of Bills linebacker Bo Cornell.
Bruce was a business administration major at Washington and got into the restaurant business in Buffalo during the off-season. His father is a surgeon, his brother an attorney. Skiing is his hobby."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
No. 51
Washington
"Jarvis held down the starting center position until injured in practice just prior to the Cincinnati game. He was sidelined for the remainder of the campaign and underwent off-season knee surgery.
A solid offensive performer on running and passing plays, Bruce missed all but three games of the 1972 season with a knee injury. He was a third round draft choice in 1971 and first won a regular job as a rookie.
Jarvis was an honorable All-America as a center for Coach Jim Owens' Huskies, and a second-team All-Coast selection. He was voted Washington's Offensive Lineman of the Year and was elected to play in the annual Hula Bowl game. Bruce was a college teammate of Bills linebacker Bo Cornell.
Bruce was a business administration major at Washington and got into the restaurant business in Buffalo during the off-season. His father is a surgeon, his brother an attorney. Skiing is his hobby."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
1974 Profile: Robert James
Cornerback
No. 20
Fisk
"Robert shares with O.J. Simpson the distinction of being the senior member of the Bills organization. Originally signed as a free agent out of Fisk University, he was a near-unanimous choice as an All-NFL cornerback in 1973 and was named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad for the second consecutive season. Robert missed only one game last fall despite playing most of the season with a painful heel bruise. He had a pass interception in 1973 to push his career total to six.
He's one of the toughest one-on-one defenders in the National Football League and his ability to cover usually gets him the team's toughest opposing receiver. Robert won a starting role at cornerback in 1970 after playing mainly on special teams as a rookie. One of the team's inspirational leaders, he wears contact lenses on the field.
Robert was a linebacker and defensive end for Fisk and was an All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference choice. He's the first Fisk University product to gain prominence in pro ball. Fisk's most valuable gridder in 1968, Robert was also the conference champion in the 60-yard high hurdles and the 120-yard intermediate hurdles. His top collegiate hurdle times were 7.5 in the 60's and 14.5 over the 120's.
Robert earned his Bachelor's degree in physical education and is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was saluted by his hometown of Murfreesboro, Tennessee this past spring on Robert James Day. He would like to pursue a teaching career following his playing days."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
No. 20
Fisk
"Robert shares with O.J. Simpson the distinction of being the senior member of the Bills organization. Originally signed as a free agent out of Fisk University, he was a near-unanimous choice as an All-NFL cornerback in 1973 and was named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad for the second consecutive season. Robert missed only one game last fall despite playing most of the season with a painful heel bruise. He had a pass interception in 1973 to push his career total to six.
He's one of the toughest one-on-one defenders in the National Football League and his ability to cover usually gets him the team's toughest opposing receiver. Robert won a starting role at cornerback in 1970 after playing mainly on special teams as a rookie. One of the team's inspirational leaders, he wears contact lenses on the field.
Robert was a linebacker and defensive end for Fisk and was an All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference choice. He's the first Fisk University product to gain prominence in pro ball. Fisk's most valuable gridder in 1968, Robert was also the conference champion in the 60-yard high hurdles and the 120-yard intermediate hurdles. His top collegiate hurdle times were 7.5 in the 60's and 14.5 over the 120's.
Robert earned his Bachelor's degree in physical education and is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was saluted by his hometown of Murfreesboro, Tennessee this past spring on Robert James Day. He would like to pursue a teaching career following his playing days."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
Sunday, July 5, 2015
1974 Profile: J.D. Hill
Wide Receiver
No. 40
Arizona State
"Hill was Buffalo's number two receiver last fall with 29 receptions, one behind leader Bob Chandler. His catches accounted for 422 yards, a 14.6 average. His 42-yard hookup with Joe Ferguson against Miami at Orchard Park was the Bills' longest pass play of the season. J.D.'s best single game statistics last fall were against San Diego- seven receptions for 118 yards, the top one-game showing of the season by a Buffalo receiver.
J.D. led the Bills with 52 receptions in 1972 and ranked fourth in the AFC. He was selected as a member of the '72 AFC Pro Bowl team. J.D. has blazing speed and has seen action as both a kickoff and punt returner. The top draft choice of the Bills in 1971, injuries cut his rookie season to five games.
Hill was the Most Valuable Player on Arizona State's undefeated (11-0) 1970 club and was included on every major All-America team. He was Senior Bowl MVP and a member of the College All-Star squad. J.D. also ran the 100 and the 220 for the Arizona State track team; his best times were 9.3 for the 100 and 20.3 for the 220.
J.D.'s major subjects at Arizona State were physical education and elementary education. He's interested in working with disadvantaged children."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
No. 40
Arizona State
"Hill was Buffalo's number two receiver last fall with 29 receptions, one behind leader Bob Chandler. His catches accounted for 422 yards, a 14.6 average. His 42-yard hookup with Joe Ferguson against Miami at Orchard Park was the Bills' longest pass play of the season. J.D.'s best single game statistics last fall were against San Diego- seven receptions for 118 yards, the top one-game showing of the season by a Buffalo receiver.
J.D. led the Bills with 52 receptions in 1972 and ranked fourth in the AFC. He was selected as a member of the '72 AFC Pro Bowl team. J.D. has blazing speed and has seen action as both a kickoff and punt returner. The top draft choice of the Bills in 1971, injuries cut his rookie season to five games.
Hill was the Most Valuable Player on Arizona State's undefeated (11-0) 1970 club and was included on every major All-America team. He was Senior Bowl MVP and a member of the College All-Star squad. J.D. also ran the 100 and the 220 for the Arizona State track team; his best times were 9.3 for the 100 and 20.3 for the 220.
J.D.'s major subjects at Arizona State were physical education and elementary education. He's interested in working with disadvantaged children."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
Friday, July 3, 2015
1974 Profile: Dwight Harrison
Cornerback
No. 28
Texas A&I
"One of the big success stories of the 1973 season, Harrison switched from wide receiver to cornerback just prior to the regular season opener. He made his first start on defense against the Jets in Buffalo. Dwight finished the year as Buffalo's top interceptor. He picked off five passes and had returns totalling 117 yards, a 23.4 average.
His 31-yard return of a Marty Domres pass against Baltimore brought the Bills a dramatic 24-17 victory over the Colts. His longest interception return, 38 yards, came against against the Dolphins in the Orange Bowl. Dwight also picked off a pair of passes against Cincinnati.
Dwight was traded to Buffalo by Denver in exchange for Haven Moses midway through the 1972 season. He was a second round draft choice of the Broncos in 1971.
He was a standout defensive back and receiver at Texas A&I, 'Flanker of the Decade' in the Lone Star conference, All-Conference and a Kodak All-America selection. Harrison played in the Oil Bowl game and was Texas A&I's most valuable player. A cornerstone of the track squad, he once turned in a 9.5 for the 100-yard dash, a 6-8 high jump and a 24-10 long jump.
Business management was his college major, and forestry and conservation are his career interests. Dwight plays both the clarinet and piano and hunting and fishing are his hobbies."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
No. 28
Texas A&I
"One of the big success stories of the 1973 season, Harrison switched from wide receiver to cornerback just prior to the regular season opener. He made his first start on defense against the Jets in Buffalo. Dwight finished the year as Buffalo's top interceptor. He picked off five passes and had returns totalling 117 yards, a 23.4 average.
His 31-yard return of a Marty Domres pass against Baltimore brought the Bills a dramatic 24-17 victory over the Colts. His longest interception return, 38 yards, came against against the Dolphins in the Orange Bowl. Dwight also picked off a pair of passes against Cincinnati.
Dwight was traded to Buffalo by Denver in exchange for Haven Moses midway through the 1972 season. He was a second round draft choice of the Broncos in 1971.
He was a standout defensive back and receiver at Texas A&I, 'Flanker of the Decade' in the Lone Star conference, All-Conference and a Kodak All-America selection. Harrison played in the Oil Bowl game and was Texas A&I's most valuable player. A cornerstone of the track squad, he once turned in a 9.5 for the 100-yard dash, a 6-8 high jump and a 24-10 long jump.
Business management was his college major, and forestry and conservation are his career interests. Dwight plays both the clarinet and piano and hunting and fishing are his hobbies."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
1974 Profile: Halvor Hagen
Offensive Tackle
No. 76
Weber State
"A starter in four games last fall at left defensive end, Hagen made one other appearance in a reserve role and spent nine games on the inactive list. He moved from defense to offensive tackle late in the 1973 season and is ticketed for duty at offensive left tackle this fall.
Hagen came to the Bills in a trade with New England that also brought Jim Cheyunski and Mike Montler to Buffalo. A guard and defensive end for the Patriots, Halvor was a third round draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys in 1969 and was traded to New England in 1971.
Halvor attended Shoreline Community College for two years before moving to Weber State. He played defensive end for the Wildcats and was chosen for the Coaches All-America Game.
His hobbies are flying and skiing."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
No. 76
Weber State
"A starter in four games last fall at left defensive end, Hagen made one other appearance in a reserve role and spent nine games on the inactive list. He moved from defense to offensive tackle late in the 1973 season and is ticketed for duty at offensive left tackle this fall.
Hagen came to the Bills in a trade with New England that also brought Jim Cheyunski and Mike Montler to Buffalo. A guard and defensive end for the Patriots, Halvor was a third round draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys in 1969 and was traded to New England in 1971.
Halvor attended Shoreline Community College for two years before moving to Weber State. He played defensive end for the Wildcats and was chosen for the Coaches All-America Game.
His hobbies are flying and skiing."
-Buffalo Bills 1974 Yearbook
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