Ray Flaherty came from Gonzaga and played in the semi-pro Los Angeles Wildcats of the American Football League.  The End would later join the New York Yankees of the NFL, but that was short-lived as the squad folded late in 1928.  Flaherty then joined the New York Giants, where he would play until 1935.

The First Overall Pick of the 1951 Draft, SMU’s Kyle Rote was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 1950.  With their selection, the New York Giants believed they had the offensive weapon they thought could lead them to a title.

Arnie Weinmeister was one of the toughest players in football, and after two seasons with the New York Yankees of the AAFC, Weinmeister made history as the first native of Saskatchewan to play in the NFL when he joined the New York Giants in 1950.

Leonard Marshall was a massive component of the New York Giants defensive group that would win two Super Bowls.