The New York Giants are one of the more popular teams in the NFL, some of this is due to them playing for the biggest city in the country, but a lot of it also has to do with the type of organization they have run. Dating back to the early days of the NFL, the Giants were always considered one of the classier franchises in football. The team has had up and down years over their history, like any team really, but they have definitely experienced their fair share of success.
The New York Giants have won multiple league championships, both before and after the advent of the Super Bowl. They have won three Super Bowls though and here is a look at the men that took home the Super Bowl MVP Award during those big wins for the franchise.
Super Bowl XXI – Phil Simms
Super Bowl XXI looked to be one of the most competitive games in Super Bowl history, as the Denver Broncos held a 10-9 lead over the Giants at halftime. Quarterback Phil Simms then helped the Giants take over in the second half as the Giants would win by the final score of 39-20. Simms’ final numbers would be 22 completions on 25 attempts for 268 yards and three touchdowns.
Super Bowl XXV – Ottis Anderson
The Giants would be behind at halftime again in Super Bowl XXV, this time against the Buffalo Bills, by the score of 12-10. A second half touchdown by Ottis Anderson and a dominant run game that ate up the clock would result in the Giants winning the game by the score 20-19. Ottis Anderson’s stats for the game were 21 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown.
Super Bowl XLII – Eli Manning
The Giants came into Super XLII as underdogs to the undefeated New England Patriots. At halftime, New York’s fans found themselves in a familiar spot, down at halftime, this time by the score of 7-3. After a scoreless third quarter and some amazing plays in the fourth quarter, including two touchdown passes by Eli Manning, the Giants would pull out a victory with a final score of 17-14. Manning’s final numbers were 19 completions on 34 attempts for 255 yards and two touchdowns.
