Charlie Gogolak - K

Charlie Gogolak played for the Redskins from 1966-68, and the Patriots from 1970-72. He was the Redskins' 1st-round pick in 1966, the first time a team drafted a kicker in the 1st round. 

 

He was the 2nd soccer-style kicker in the NFL (his older brother Pete being the first). The Gogolaks were from Hungary, and were both Ivy League alumni (Charlie from Princeton, and Pete from Cornell).

Charlie's best year was his rookie season, posting a career high 22 field goals and 41 extra points. 

 

He was limited to 1 game in 1967, having been injured before game 2. The team tried using flanker John Love, safety Brig Owens, and linebacker Dick Absher in games 2 thru 6, and although they all scored extra points, they were a combined 2-for-10 in field goal attempts, with only Love scoring. The Redskins finally brought in a replacement kicker (Gene Mingo) starting with game 7. 

 

After missing the 1969 season, Gogolak played 3 years for the Patriots. 

 

 

Teams: Redskins (1966-68), Patriots (1970-72) 

   

Bake Turner - SE

As promised last July, I am going to post a card for the Redskins, Packers, Rams, Jets, and Chargers, so that every team is represented at least once on this blog.

Bake Turner was the Colts' 12th-round draft pick in 1962. After a season on their bench, he came along to the Jets in 1963 with coach Weeb Ewbank, and was their starting split end for the next 2 seasons, making the Pro Bowl in 1963. 

 

He also played for the Jets from 1965 to 1969, but was George Sauer's backup. However, he was Joe Namath's #1 wing man for off-field exploits. 

 

Turner finished his career in 1970, starting 13 of his 14 games for the Boston Patriots. 

 

 

Teams: Colts (1962), Jets (1963-69), Patriots (1970)