New York Giants All - Time Team

While thinking about the Minnesota Vikings first opponent of the 2024 NFL season I can’t help but think about that team’s past. The New York Giants joined the NFL in 1925. It’s their 100th season. Only the Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, and Green Bay Packers have competed in the league longer. The Giants are celebrating the start of their historic season by wearing atrocious uniforms against the Vikings. Over their 99 years in the league, the Giants have seen some success. They won their first NFL title in 1927. Their second title came in a stunning upset of the undefeated Bears in the 1934 NFL Championship game. They won their third title in 1938. Fourteen years in the NFL and three titles. Even when the Giants weren’t winning that final game over those early years, they were routinely in competition for it. It took until 1956 for the Giants to finally win their fourth title. That win kicked off what many consider the team’s “Glory Days.” From 1956-63, they played in six NFL Championship games. Unfortunately for the Giants, they won only that first game in 1956. After their loss in the 1963 NFL Championship game, the Giants entered into the “Dark Days” of the team’s history. It lasted for nearly 25 years. Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick, Lawrence Taylor, a brutal defense, and a solid offense brought about a resurgence. The Giants won their first Super Bowl in 1986. Their second followed in 1990. Their third and fourth came when the Eli Manning-led teams shocked the powerful New England Patriots in 2007 and 2011. With eight NFL titles, the Giants trail only the Green Bay Packers (13) and Chicago Bears (9). Here are some of the best players in the long, successful history of the New York Giants.

New York Giants All-Time Team

Offense

Quarterback 

Eli Manning

Running Back

Frank Gifford

Fullback

Ken Strong

Ends

Ray Flaherty

Red Badgro

Tight End

Mark Bavaro 

Tackles

Roosevelt Brown

Jumbo Elliott

Guards

Chris Snee

Shaun O’Hara

Center

Mel Hein

Defense

Defensive Ends

Michael Strahan

Andy Robustelli

Defensive Tackles

Rosey Grier

Leonard Marshall

Linebackers

Lawrence Taylor

Sam Huff

Harry Carson

Cornerbacks

Erich Barnes

Dick Lynch

Safeties

Emlen Tunnell

Jimmy Patton

Special Teams

Kicker

Ken Strong

Punter

Dave Jennings

Returner

Dave Meggett