Gary Plumlee

After a standout career at Salinas High, Hartnell College and the University of New Mexico, Plumlee was drafted by the New York Jets of the upstart AFL in 1965. An all-around athlete, he played tight end, defensive end and offensive lineman. Plumlee spent two years with the Jets, one with the Winnipeg Bluebombers of the CFL and part of one season with the Buffalo Bills. At Salinas High, he topped the league in touchdowns, receptions and yardage as a senior in 1960. At Hartnell, he led the conference in receiving. In his two years at New Mexico, he helped the Lobos claim back-to-back WAC titles while setting a school record for most receptions in a game and earning All-Conference honors as senior.