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)
New York Giants History
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)
The Life And Career Of Pepper Johnson (Story)
Pepper Johnson didn't just have a catchy nickname. He was also one of Bill Parcells' defensive stalwarts during the New York Giants' Super Bowl years in the mid-to-late 1980s. Johnson fortified a Giants defense that also featured Carl Banks, Gary Reasons, Harry Carson, and Lawrence Taylor. With Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick patrolling the sidelines, New York won … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Pepper Johnson (Story)