Darrell Dess - G

Darrell Dess played 12 seasons in the NFL (1958-69), all but two for the Giants.

Dess was drafted by the Redskins in 1958, but played for the Steelers that season. 

 

After riding the Giants' bench in 1959, he was their starting left guard from 1960-64, making 2 Pro Bowls during that time. 

 

During training camp in 1965 he was traded (along with LB Mike Lucci) to the Lions for QB Earl Morrall. Two weeks later he moved on to the Redskins for QB George Izo.

 

After one game in 1966, he was traded back to the Giants. Playing behind Pete Case and Bookie Bolin in 1966, he started at right guard in '67 and '68. 

 

The Giants released him in April 1970.

 

Dess' 1964 card was one of my first 4 football cards.