Ron Johnson is surrounded by Redskin defenders in a 1973 game at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium. Johnson had a good game scoring 2 touchdowns, rushing for 90 yards and catching 6 passes for another 101 but the Redskins would end up on top 27-24 at the end.
Giants here with Johnson are John Hill, #52, Dick Enderle, #62 and Bob Tucker, #38. The Redskins closing in are Verlon Biggs, #86, Bill Brudige, #77, Diron Talbert,#72, & Ron McDole, #79.
Redskin lineman Verlon Biggs gets a handful of Joe Namath's facemask in this Redskins-Jets clash in 1972. Biggs, a former Jet during their Super Bowl Run scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery in the 35-17 Washington win.
One of the few bright moments of the Colts in Super Bowl III. Running Back Tom Matte breaks into the open field on a 58-yard gallop to the Jets 16 in the 2nd quarter. Unfortunately, 2 plays later Earl Morrall threw a interception to Johnny Sample in New York's endzone.
Earl Morrall was the NFL's MVP in 1968 after stepping in for an injured Johnny Unitas and leading the Colts to an NFL Championship. Unfortunately, he couldn't reproduce that success against the Jets defense in Super Bowl III.
Here Jets defensive end Verlon Biggs applies pressure as Morrall gets the pass off.
A hurting Jonny Unitas (#19) comes off the bench in Super Bowl III to an effort to turn the tide against the Jets. Defensive End Verlon Biggs (#86) applies pressure. Other players noted above are Bill Curry (#50), Paul Rochester (Jets, #72), Jerry Hill (#45) and Bob Vogel (Colts, #72).
Redskins Head Coach George Allen pictured in 1975 with his Defensive Line - Dave Butz (#65), Dennis Johnson (#61), Verlon Biggs (#86), Ron McDole (#79), Dennis Johnson (#77), Manny Sistrunk (#64), Head Coach George Allen and Diron Talbert (#72)
Redskins defensive lineman Verlon Biggs has a little something-something for Packers quarterback Jack Concannon. 1974 Redskins/Packers
The Jets defensive lineman takes down Raiders QB Daryl Lamonica.
