Bill Demory - #6 - QB - Arizona - Profile

PRO: Had a Walter Mitty introduction to pro football last year, bemg called back when Joe Namath was injured and then stepping into a pro game for the first time against the Miami Dolphins when AI Woodall suddenly went down ... came to camp as a free agent after impressing Weeb Ewbank in film studies; and was cut late in the pre-season ... was called back and ended up starting three games and appearing in two others ... won the New England game at Foxboro using a ground-oriented offense . . .completed one pass,a 12-yarder to David Knight, but it set up the winning field goal ... played an outstanding game against Pittsburgh a week later and nearly came away with a victory except for a fourth-q uarter uprising by the Steelers ... received the starting call in the home opener against Denver, but yielded to AI Woodall ... took over iri the second quarter against Patriots at Shea and directed a 33-13 win, throwing a 31-yard touchdown to Jerome Barkum . hit on 3 of 8 for 50 yards in that game . coach Ken Shipp says Demory learned the offense "as quickly as anyone I've ever coached" ... needs to strengthen his arm somewhat, but he hasthe savvy to play the game ... is a strong leader andearned the respect of histeammates quickly ... signed as a free agent in 1973.

PERSONAL: Married ... wife, Chris ... majored in public administration ... works as a recreation leader during the offseason ...

Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.

From 1974 Jets yearbook