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NY Giants: Top 10 running backs of all time

By Stephen Samra

New York Giants football player Frank Gifford (#16) runs with protection from teammate Darrell Dess (#62) during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles, 1960s. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)
New York Giants football player Frank Gifford (#16) runs with protection from teammate Darrell Dess (#62) during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles, 1960s. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images) /
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Ottis Anderson #24 of the New York Giants  (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Ottis Anderson #24 of the New York Giants  (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

7) Ottis Anderson

Years: 1986-1992

Legacy: Two-time Super Bowl Champion (XXI, XXV); Super Bowl MVP (XXV)

Many thought Ottis Anderson was finished when he came to the NY Giants in 1986 – he quickly put that idea to bed.

After originally being buried on the NY Giants’ depth chart, Anderson would work his way to the top of the depth chart in just a couple seasons under Bill Parcells. He was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 1989 – but that wasn’t even the best award he gained with the Giants.

After gaining 102 yards and scoring a touchdown, Anderson was named the MVP of Super Bowl XXV. To this day, Emmitt Smith is the only running-back to accomplish the feat since.

While he may be overlooked when talked about the all-time great running-backs, Anderson’s place in Giants’ history is secured.

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