Giants' John Mistler rolls into the end zone after catching Scott Brunner's pass to score New York's second touchdown in first period of the wild card playoff game against the Eagles, Dec. 27, 1981, Philadelphia, Pa. Unidentified Eagle defenders tackle was too late to prevent the 10-yard scoring play. (AP Photo)

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I. John Mistler, third round, 1981, ASU/SahuaroΒ 

The prolific All-Pac-10 receiver rented a truck and towed his car from Tucson to New York for his rookie season. After stopping in Arkansas to drop off his brother Mark, a Razorback lineman, John drove to St. Louis to visit a grandmother. While there, his car and truck were stolen. Mistler played four seasons with the Giants and Bills.

Life after football: He is a bank president in Phoenix and former football radio analyst.Β 

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