The New York Giants were frequently one of the best organizations in the NFL from the franchise’s inception in 1925 through the 1963 season. During that span, New York appeared in the NFL Championship game 15 times and won the contest four times. After 1963, the Giants went through a rough patch and only made it to the postseason once in the next 20 years. In … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bill Parcells (Story)
New York Giants History
The Life And Career Of Carl Banks (Story)
While Carl Banks's name is a prominent one in the sports apparel industry, he was also one of the vital cogs of Bill Parcells's dominant New York Giants teams of the mid-to-late 1980s. When the Giants signed Banks in 1984, he joined a vaunted linebacker corps that included future Hall of Famers Harry Carson and Lawrence Taylor. Banks's 14 tackles with four for a … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Carl Banks (Story)
The Life And Career Of Emlen “The Gremlin” Tunnell
To play defensive back in the NFL, one has to be fearless and full of confidence. Emlen Tunnell displayed both traits for the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers. https://twitter.com/NFLLegends/status/1492534767799001091 During his pro career, opposing quarterbacks consistently tried to test Tunnell and wound up paying for it. In 1949, his second year in … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Emlen “The Gremlin” Tunnell
The Life And Career Of Mark Bavaro (Story)
There was a reason Mark Bavaro was nicknamed “Rambo.” The former All-Pro tight end had an uncanny resemblance to actor Sylvester Stallone, who played Vietnam veteran John Rambo in the Rambo franchise. Bavaro was also similar in build to Stallone, though Bavaro’s bulk was due to the physical position he played. During his nine-year career, Bavaro won two Super … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mark Bavaro (Story)
The Life And Career Of Frank Gifford (Story)
Frank Gifford's versatility made him one of the greatest New York Giants players in franchise history. Gifford played on both sides of the ball for Giants head coach Steve Owen from 1952 to 1953. When new head coach Jim Lee Howell and offensive coordinator Vince Lombardi joined the fray in 1954, Gifford's pro football career took off. Gifford eventually … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Frank Gifford (Story)