Top 5 New York Giants Players
The New York Giants have had many great players throughout their long and storied history. Here are some of the best players to have ever worn the Giants uniform:
- Lawrence Taylor: Taylor is widely considered one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history. He played for the Giants from 1981 to 1993, and during that time he won two Super Bowl championships and was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year three times. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999.
- Frank Gifford: Gifford played for the Giants from 1952 to 1964, and he was one of the most versatile players of his time. He played running back, wide receiver, and defensive back, and he was named the NFL Most Valuable Player in 1956. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977.
- Eli Manning: Manning played quarterback for the Giants from 2004 to 2019, and he is widely considered one of the greatest players in franchise history. He led the team to two Super Bowl championships, and he was named the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player in both games. He retired as the Giants’ all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns.
- Michael Strahan: Strahan played defensive end for the Giants from 1993 to 2007, and he was one of the most dominant pass rushers of his time. He was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2001, and he set the NFL record for most sacks in a single season in 2001 with 22.5. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.
- Mel Hein: Hein played center for the Giants from 1931 to 1945, and he was one of the most dominant players of his time. He was named the NFL Most Valuable Player in 1938, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963.
Other notable Giants players include Y.A. Tittle, Phil Simms, Ottis Anderson, Harry Carson, Sam Huff, and Tiki Barber.