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The 50 Greatest Players in New York Giants Football History Robert W. Cohen

The 50 Greatest Players in New York Giants Football History By Robert W. Cohen

The 50 Greatest Players in New York Giants Football History by Robert W. Cohen


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The 50 Greatest Players in New York Giants Football History by Robert W. Cohen

The New York Giants joined the National Football League back in 1925, and have since been one of the league's flagship franchises. The Giants have appeared in nineteen NFL championship games-more than any other team-and have won eight league championships. Iconic figures such as Eli Manning, Phil Simms, Harry Carson, Michael Strahan, and Frank Gifford have all played for the Giants. Twenty-five players who spent at least one full season with the Giants have been inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, and fifteen of those men spent the majority of their careers playing for the team. This book carefully measures the careers of those players who made the greatest impact on the team. The ranking was determined by such factors as the extent to which each player added to the Giants' legacy, the degree to which he impacted the fortunes of his team, and the level of dominance he attained while wearing the Big Blue uniform. Features of The 50 Greatest Players in New York Giants Football History include: *Each player's notable achievements *Recaps of the player's most memorable performances *Summaries of each player's best season *Quotes from former teammates and opposing players Football fans will find The 50 Greatest Players in New York Giants Football History a fascinating collection of bios, stats, recaps, quotes, and more. And with such iconic figures as Lawrence Taylor, Emlen Tunnell, Roosevelt Brown, and Mel Hein leading the list, this book is sure to inspire debate and controversy among true Giants supporters.

The 50 Greatest Players in New York Giants Football History Reviews

The New York Giants have a rich 89-year history in which they have appeared in 19 title games and won eight championships, including four Super Bowls; thus, they are ripe for a rendering of their 50 greatest players across all positions. The main problems with ranking football players are the lack of meaningful statistics and the indivisible interdependence of the 11 men on the field; unlike baseball, in football it is very hard to determine how much of a team's success is dependent on any one player. Sports historian Cohen bases his rankings on statistical leaders, honors awarded, and his judgment regarding how much the player contributed to the team's success. Each entry provides a biography of the player that highlights his best season and greatest performances. The book is excellent tinder for discussion as is intended. The author rounds out the book with an honorable mention section of the next best 25 Giants. VERDICT Of interest to Giants fans everywhere. * Library Journal *
Over their 89-year history, the New York Giants have appeared in 19 title games and won 8 championships--including 4 Super Bowl triumphs. With such a rich all-time roster, selecting the team's 50 greatest players is more a game of exclusion than inclusion and is bound to spark debate. Cohen bases his rankings on statistical leadership, honors awarded, and his judgment on how much the player contributed to the team's success. Of course, there is a great deal of subjectivity involved here. How do you compare a quarterback with an offensive guard or defensive tackle? Football players are indivisibly interdependent on their ten teammates on the field; unlike baseball, it is very hard to determine how much of a team's success is dependent on any one player on the gridiron. There is usually a dearth of meaningful statistics for most positions as well. And then there is the problem of comparing players across eras, when it is tough enough to compare them to their chronological peers. Justifying the choices is a challenge for any writer. Cohen arranges his selections in ranked order from 1-50. Each entry provides a two- to three-page biography of the player that is followed by sections on the player's greatest season, his most memorable moments, and his most notable achievements. . . .The author rounds out the book with an honorable mention section of the next best 25 Giants, also in ranked order. As intended, the book is excellent tinder for discussion. For example, the selections are unbalanced by position. Cohen chose only three offensive linemen, but 13 receivers. When he picks his all-time team, he has to draft three linemen, a kicker and punter from his Honorable Mention section to fill out the lineup. Linemen Chris Snee and Jack Stroud certainly belong in that top 50, as do Rosey Grier and Ray Flaherty, but the oddest relegation to just Honorable Mention is Hall of Fame tailback Benny Friedman, the first great NFL passer who dominated the league when he played in New York. . . .[This book] is nicely done and would be welcome in any pro football collection. * American Reference Books Annual *

About Robert W. Cohen

Robert W. Cohen is the author of numerous sports books, including The 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees History (2012), The 50 Most Dynamic Duos in Sports History: Baseball, Basketball, Football, and Hockey (2013), Pro Basketball's All-Time All-Stars (2013), and The 50 Greatest Players in St. Louis Cardinals History (2013), all published by Scarecrow Press.

Table of Contents

Introduction The Giant Tradition of Winning Factors Used to Determine Rankings The Rankings: 1: Lawrence Taylor 2: Emlen Tunnell 3: Roosevelt Brown 4: Mel Hein 5: Michael Strahan 6: Harry Carson 7: Eli Manning 8: Phil Simms 9: Andy Robustelli 10: Frank Gifford 11: Sam Huff 12: Brad Van Pelt 13: Leonard Marshall 14: Carl Banks 15: Tiki Barber 16: Amani Toomer 17: Mark Bavaro 18: Fran Tarkenton 19: Y.A. Tittle 20: Jimmy Patton 21: Rodney Hampton 22: Jessie Armstead 23: Carl Spider Lockhart 24: Mark Haynes 25: Alex Webster 26: Joe Morris 27: Kyle Rote 28: Tuffy Leemans 29: Ken Strong 30: Charlie Conerly 31: Ray Wietecha 32: Jim Katcavage 33: George Martin 34: Arnie Weinmeister 35: Dick Lynch 36: Osi Umenyiora 37: Jeremy Shockey 38: Ron Johnson 39: Homer Jones 40: Del Shofner 41: Justin Tuck 42: Joe Morrison 43: Red Badgro 44: Victor Cruz 45: Hakeem Nicks 46: Plaxico Burress 47: Bob Tucker 48: Jason Pierre-Paul 49: Ike Hilliard 50: Jim Burt Summary and Honorable Mentions (The Next 25) Glossary: Abbreviations and Statistical Terms Bibliography Index

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9781442236318
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The 50 Greatest Players in New York Giants Football History by Robert W. Cohen
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