John Mendenhall (64) of the New York Giants defends a pass by Ron Jaworski (7) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the Giants 23-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, PA on September 2, 1979.

John Riggins (44) tries to make some yardage in motion between the Redskins and the New York Giants in Washington, Nov. 12, 1978. Assisting in the play are Giants Harry Carson (53), John Mendenhall (64) while Redskins Terry Hermeling (75) looks on. (AP Photo/Ira Schwarz)

John Mendenhall (64) of the New York Giants during a game from the Giants 1978 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

John Mendenhall (64) of the New York Giants defends a pass by Ron Jaworski (7) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the Giants 23-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, PA on September 2, 1979.

John Mendenhall (64) of the New York Giants stretches prior to a game from the Giants 1978 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

John Mendenhall (64) of the New York Giants adjusts his sock while on the sideline during a game from the Giants 1978 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.