The 50 Greatest Plays in New York Giants Football History

Hardback

Main Details

Title The 50 Greatest Plays in New York Giants Football History
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John Maxymuk
Foreword by Pat Summerall
SeriesThe 50 Greatest Plays
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 203
Category/GenreAmerican football
Travel
ISBN/Barcode 9781600781094
ClassificationsDewey:796.33264097
Audience
General
Illustrations 1-color; photos throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Triumph Books
Imprint Triumph Books
Publication Date 1 August 2008
Publication Country United States

Description

In a series that explores the logic-defying comebacks and tough losses, the dramatic interceptions, fumbles, game-winning field goals, and touchdowns that shape a fan's greatest memories of their beloved team, this book does not disappoint as the ultimate collector's item for Giants fans. It chronicles the most famous moments in the New York Giants' football history, including the shocking upset of Super Bowl XLII, Pat Summerall's 49-yard field goal in the snow in 1958, Phil Simms' fourth down and 17 strike against the Vikings in 1986, defeating the 49ers on the final play in 1991, and Lawrence Taylor's 97-yard interception return to defeat the Lions on Thanksgiving. The descriptions of each play are accompanied with game information and quotes from participants, players, and observers with firsthand accounts.

Author Biography

John Maxymuk is an author and a reference librarian at Rutgers University. He has written multiple books on libraries, computers, and professional football, including Uniform Numbers of the NFL and Eagles Facts and Trivia. He has served as the technology columnist for the Bottom Line for several years and has written poetry, reviews, and feature articles for magazines. He lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Pat Summerall is a retired placekicker with the National Football League and a former sports broadcaster who has worked with CBS, Fox, and ESPN. As a professional football player, his teams included the New York Giants, with whom he played in The Greatest Game Ever Played. He is an inductee of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame. He lives in Southlake, Texas.