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)
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What Happened To Plaxico Burress? (Story)
In the case of former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress, the NBA's loss was the NFL's gain. Burress, who aspired to play in the National Basketball Association while he was growing up in Virginia Beach, VA, realized his future lay on the gridiron as his high school athletics career progressed. Before long, Burress became one of the best wide … [Read more...] about What Happened To Plaxico Burress? (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)
What Happened To Peyton Hillis? (Story)
Peyton Hillis could have been a Pro Bowl running back with the Cleveland Browns for years on end. After two unspectacular seasons with the Denver Broncos from 2008 to 2009, the unheralded Hillis became a top-tier running back with the Browns in 2010. He had 1,177 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 270 carries in Eric Mangini's last season as Browns head … [Read more...] about What Happened To Peyton Hillis? (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)