Jamie Rivers - #54 - LB - Bowling Green - Profile

PRO: Jets middle linebacker who did an outstanding job for the team in 1974 ... came to Jets in a trade in spring of '74 and won the MLB post during training camp ... suffered from neck, back and charley horse injuries but managed to start and play in 13 games ... missed only the finale when a bruised scapula kept him out ... had a memorable afternoon against San Diego when he had 12 tackles, 1 fumble recovery and 1 interception ... has fine quickness and speed to fit into the Jets scheme of defense ... always has been an underrated defender ... played under Charley Winner at St. Louis and was the Cards' Rookie of the Year in 1968 when he earned his first starting job ... was outstanding in 1971 when he was Cards' MVP but knee surgery shortened his 1972 season ... bounced back in '73 to play 10 games before coming to Jets ... originally drafted No. 5 by St. Louis in 1967 and came to Jets from St. Louis in a trade for the rights to Clifford McClain. PERSONAL: Married Brenda Wilson (12-9-62) ... son, Monty (7-11-63) boyhood idol was Jim Brown makes his home in St. Louis Hometown: Youngstown, O.

From 1975 Jets yearbook.