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The New York Giants’ 7 Greatest Super Bowl Performers

By John Fennelly

Harry Carson #53, Linebacker for the New York Giants places his helmet on his head and talks with team mates Carl Banks #58, George Martin #75, Jim Burt #75 and #48 Kenny Hill during the National Football League Super Bowl XXI game against the Denver Broncos on 25 January 1987 at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California, United States. The Giants won the game 39 - 120. (Photo by Mike Powell/Allsport/Getty Images)
Harry Carson #53, Linebacker for the New York Giants places his helmet on his head and talks with team mates Carl Banks #58, George Martin #75, Jim Burt #75 and #48 Kenny Hill during the National Football League Super Bowl XXI game against the Denver Broncos on 25 January 1987 at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California, United States. The Giants won the game 39 - 120. (Photo by Mike Powell/Allsport/Getty Images) /
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The New York Giants have been around for nine-and-a-half decades and have a treasure trove of memories but none greater than their four Super Bowl-winning efforts.

The New York Giants have been to five Super Bowls in their history, winning four. Those four victories have all been memorable ones with unforgettable performances and moments.

Before we start, let mention who sis not make the list of the seven top performers in Giants’ Super Bowl history but came close: Justin Tuck, Mark Bavaro, Phil McConkey, Carl Banks, Harry Carson, Osi Umenyiora, Joe Morris, Ron Dixon and Jumbo Elliott.

Photo Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport
Photo Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport /

No. 7: Jeff Hostetler, Quarterback, Super Bowl XXV

Phil Simms had led the Giants to a 10-0 start and looked very much like the Pro Bowl quarterback that he had become when he broke a bone in his foot against the Buffalo Bills in Week 15. Hostetler had been buried behind Simms for seven seasons and the Giants had to turn to him to navigate them through the post season, which he did.

In the Super Bowl vs the powerful Bills, Hostetler was getting bounced around by the Buffalo pass rush. Bruce Smith sacked him for a safety but Hostetler managed to avoid a strip-sack, saving the Giants five points. Leon Seals slammed Hostetler so hard he had to come out of the game, but returned shortly after. Hoss hung in there, displaying exceptional grit. He went 20-for-32 for 222 yards and a touchdown, a beautiful fade in the end zone to Stephen “The Touchdown Maker” Baker right before halftime to narrow Buffalo’s lead to 12-10.

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