“We keep a pretty good book on all the players in the league. We get a good part of it from reports from our own players on their opponent in each game. We got Dick Modzelewski that way. He came to us in 1956 from Pittsburgh via Detroit in a four-player deal which also involved Dick Alban, Ray Krouse and Dick Stanfel. We wanted Modzelewski because our player reports rated him as the best defensive tackle we had faced that year. We found out later that Pittsburgh was willing to give him up because, when they looked at the movies, they figured the only good games he had played were against us." Link - ( New Window )
Katcavage. Younger brother of Big Mo, Ed, who played for the Browns.
RIP
A name I'll never forget while I'm in this world. He and his teammates were part of my youth, part of my development, part of my history. I celebrate his life, but don't mourn his death. He had a great run, and will live on as long as our memories of him are green.
The unit that gave us the famous chant of "Dee-fense," first to the Giants, then to the world.
Remember him saying that when he was young, the game would be on Sunday, he would be hurting on Monday, and then okay for practice on Tuesday. As he got older, it eventually took him longer and longer to recover. When he was still hurting the following Saturday, he knew it was time to hang it up.
Part of the original "fearsome foursome" with Robustelli, Grier and Katcavage -- and Sam Huff right behind them. They were, as much as anyone, the IDENTITY of those great late 50's, early 60's teams. Walking off the field, they would occasionally say to the Offense, "See if you can hold 'em."
and was part of the great giant team i believe to win the championship with conerley blowing out the bears.
little mo was a lunch pail guy who was always there. the current giants could use a bunch of that attitude.
Prayers and best wishes to his family and loved ones
The best front four in football walks to the sideline for a breather at Yankee Stadium, Giants vs Philadelphia, November 18, 1962.
Left to right: Andy Robustelli, Dick Modzelewski, Jim Katcavage, Roosevelt Grier
#76 Roosevelt Grier, #70 Sam Huff, #49 Erich Barnes, #77 Dick Modzelewski, #89 Cliff Livingston, #75 Jim Katcavage
Giants at Los Angeles Rams, August 19, 1961
the Giants traded Modzelewski in March 1964 to the Browns for wide receiver Bobby Crespino. Modzelewski was rushed into the lineup following an injury to Parker in the season opener and played a pivotal role in leading the Browns to their first Eastern Conference title in seven years in addition to shutting out the Colts 27-0 in the NFL Championship game. The Browns again reached the title game in 1965. Bobby Crespino was a non factor in 1964 as the Giants went 2-10-2. Wellington Mara was a total joke.
#76 Roosevelt Grier, #70 Sam Huff, #49 Erich Barnes, #77 Dick Modzelewski, #89 Cliff Livingston, #75 Jim Katcavage
Giants at Los Angeles Rams, August 19, 1961
My all-time favorite CB as well as the best CB we ever had after Tunnell, Erich Barnes
RIP MO.....
RIP
“We keep a pretty good book on all the players in the league. We get a good part of it from reports from our own players on their opponent in each game. We got Dick Modzelewski that way. He came to us in 1956 from Pittsburgh via Detroit in a four-player deal which also involved Dick Alban, Ray Krouse and Dick Stanfel. We wanted Modzelewski because our player reports rated him as the best defensive tackle we had faced that year. We found out later that Pittsburgh was willing to give him up because, when they looked at the movies, they figured the only good games he had played were against us."
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RIP
A name I'll never forget while I'm in this world. He and his teammates were part of my youth, part of my development, part of my history. I celebrate his life, but don't mourn his death. He had a great run, and will live on as long as our memories of him are green.
Remember him saying that when he was young, the game would be on Sunday, he would be hurting on Monday, and then okay for practice on Tuesday. As he got older, it eventually took him longer and longer to recover. When he was still hurting the following Saturday, he knew it was time to hang it up.
Part of the original "fearsome foursome" with Robustelli, Grier and Katcavage -- and Sam Huff right behind them. They were, as much as anyone, the IDENTITY of those great late 50's, early 60's teams. Walking off the field, they would occasionally say to the Offense, "See if you can hold 'em."
RIP Mo.
little mo was a lunch pail guy who was always there. the current giants could use a bunch of that attitude.
Prayers and best wishes to his family and loved ones
...you were a hero in my household.
My Dad taught me how to pronounce your name, and how to love the Giants!
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A true Giant.
Left to right: Andy Robustelli, Dick Modzelewski, Jim Katcavage, Roosevelt Grier
I'm not sure of the exact date, its either 1958 or 1959.
#76 Roosevelt Grier, #41 Lindon Crow, #77 Dick Modzelewski, #25 Dick Nolan.
Giants vs Washington October 16, 1960
#76 Roosevelt Grier, #70 Sam Huff, #49 Erich Barnes, #77 Dick Modzelewski, #89 Cliff Livingston, #75 Jim Katcavage
Giants at Los Angeles Rams, August 19, 1961
#76 Roosevelt Grier, #70 Sam Huff, #49 Erich Barnes, #77 Dick Modzelewski, #89 Cliff Livingston, #75 Jim Katcavage
Giants at Los Angeles Rams, August 19, 1961
My all-time favorite CB as well as the best CB we ever had after Tunnell, Erich Barnes