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January 10, 1961
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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The New York Giants signed halfback Bob Gaiters, their top draft choice from New Mexico State University, to a 1961 contract. Gaiters led college rushers with 1,338 yards and 23 touchdowns in 1960, despite being drafted first by the Denver Broncos.
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Bob Gaiters Signs With N. Y. Giants
NEW YORK -(UPI) The New York football Giants Saturday announced the signing of halfback Bob Gaiters of New Mexico State University, their No 1 draft choice to a 1961 contract.
Gaiters, drafted No.1 by the Denver Broncos of the rival American Football League, led the nation's major college rushers with 1,338 yards on 197 carries for a 6.7 average last season.
The 23-year-old speedster, who runs the 100 in 9.7 seconds, also was the country's top touchdown maker in 1960 with 23 and finished first in the individual scoring race with 145 points.
Although a tailback at New Mexico State, the Giants are expected to shift Gaiters to the T-formation halfback post, a position he played well at Zanesville, Ohio, High School and later at Santa Ana Junior college in California.
NEW YORK -(UPI) The New York football Giants Saturday announced the signing of halfback Bob Gaiters of New Mexico State University, their No 1 draft choice to a 1961 contract.
Gaiters, drafted No.1 by the Denver Broncos of the rival American Football League, led the nation's major college rushers with 1,338 yards on 197 carries for a 6.7 average last season.
The 23-year-old speedster, who runs the 100 in 9.7 seconds, also was the country's top touchdown maker in 1960 with 23 and finished first in the individual scoring race with 145 points.
Although a tailback at New Mexico State, the Giants are expected to shift Gaiters to the T-formation halfback post, a position he played well at Zanesville, Ohio, High School and later at Santa Ana Junior college in California.
What sub-type of article is it?
Sports Signing
Athlete Achievement
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Bob Gaiters
New York Giants
Nfl Draft
College Football
Contract Signing
Rushing Record
What entities or persons were involved?
Bob Gaiters
New York Giants
Denver Broncos
Where did it happen?
New York
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Key Persons
Bob Gaiters
New York Giants
Denver Broncos
Location
New York
Event Date
1961
Story Details
Bob Gaiters, top college rusher and scorer in 1960, signs with the New York Giants despite being drafted first by the rival Denver Broncos; Giants plan to reposition him as halfback.