Jerry Markbreit Crew 1977-78

[jdodez]

Here's Jerry Markbreit's first crew from 1977 & 1978 (I think the photo is from 78). From L to R, Tom Kelleher, Gordon Wells, Jerry Markbreit, Ed Merrifield, Willie Spencer, Bill Reynolds, Ray Dodez. Kelleher, Wells, Merrifield, and Dodez were on the 1976 Tommy Bell crew with Jerry Markbreit.  Kelleher, who joined the NFL in 1960 and made it to 5 Super Bowls, would go on to be a foundational member of Markbreit's crews up through 1986.

[FredFan7]

This is GOLD!

In 1978 the NFL went to 7-person crews, so this was from 1978.

[jdodez]

Thanks Fred, good observation!

[footballref13]

And that was the last year all officials work white caps.