Top 10 plays in New York Giants Super Bowl history

By Henry Buggy | Jan 30, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 27: Quarterback Jeff Hostetler #15 of the New York Giants stands under center Bart Oates #65 against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium on January 27, 1991 in Tampa, Florida. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) /

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is looking to follow in Jeff Hostetler’s footsteps as the latest backup quarterback to lead a team to a Super Bowl victory.

Hostetler took over for Simms after New York’s starter suffered a broken foot during the 1990 season and never looked back. He would lead Big Blue to a perfect 5-0 record, which of course included a Super Bowl win over the Buffalo Bills. A team which New York had lost to earlier that season

Hostetler didn’t exactly light up Buffalo’s defense in Super Bowl XXV, but his touchdown pass to Stephen Baker on third-and-10 before the half was perfection. The G-Men had started at their own 13-yard line with under four minutes in the second quarter. That drive proved New York could win the big game with their “backup” under center.

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#5 – Hostetler To Baker At The Half (Super Bowl XXV)