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NY Giants: Top 10 Defensive Backs of All-Time

By Stephen Samra

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 15: Strong safety Antrel Rolle #26 during the 1st half of the Seattle Seahawks 23-0 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 15, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ron Antonelli/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 15: Strong safety Antrel Rolle #26 during the 1st half of the Seattle Seahawks 23-0 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 15, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ron Antonelli/Getty Images) /
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New York Giants cornerback Carl “Spider” Lockhart  (Photo by Ross Lewis/Getty Images)
New York Giants cornerback Carl “Spider” Lockhart  (Photo by Ross Lewis/Getty Images) /

6) Spider Lockhart

Years: 1965-1975

Legacy: Two-time Pro Bowl (1966, 1968)

One of the most popular players on the NY Giants throughout his tenure – Carl ‘Spider’ Lockhart wasn’t just well-liked because of his awesome nickname.

Lockhart shined throughout seasons of despair for the franchise – becoming a Pro Bowl caliber player on two separate occasions. He was also a great returner – famously rarely ever calling for a fair catch.

He ended his career with 41 interceptions in 145 games – unfortunately, the Giants were never good enough to bring Lockhart a championship in his career. He was still a part of a championship team though – as after his death in 1986, the Giants wore a ‘Spider patch’ on their jerseys – the season they won their first Super Bowl.

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