No. 5 New York Super Bowl Moment: Phil Simms: Super Bowl XXI
Simms orchestrated
one of the most exceptional performances of his career in Super Bowl XXI. The
future broadcaster set Super Bowl records for consecutive completions (10), and
completion percentage (150.9) while throwing for 268 and three TDs. The Giants soundly defeated the
Denver Broncos 39-20 and Simms was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. The
Super Bowl MVP then proudly exclaimed, “I’m going to Disney World”. Forever
entrenching himself as the forbearer of a Super Bowl tradition.
No. 4 New York Super Bowl Moment: Wide Right!
The Buffalo Bills
were trailing 20-19 in Super Bowl 25, with 2:16 left on the clock. Bills
legendary quarterback Jim Kelly led one last two-minute drill to try to win the game for
his team. Buffalo began on their 10-yard line and eight plays later had a
chance to win the game with a 47-yard Scott Norwood field goal. Norwood’s kick
sailed right and sports fans were blessed with one of the greatest calls of
all-time. “Wide Right!” Al Michaels exclaimed as the Giants won their second
Super Bowl. Many consider this the very best game in Super Bowl history.
No. 3 New York Super Bowl Moment: Manning to Manningham
A rematch of one of
the Greatest Super Bowls ever played, the Giants were once again large
underdogs against the New England Patriots. Surely lightning couldn’t strike
twice? Eli marks this as the greatest throw of his career, and he’s not lying.
This was a complex strike of absolute perfection. Eli and the offense got the
ball back with 3:46 left on the clock at the 12-yard line, trailing 17-15.
Instead, Manning
fired a laser down the left sideline that travelled almost 50 yards in the air
and straight into his receivers’ arms. Perhaps the greatest throw in Super Bowl
history, this play led to a Giants victory over the juggernaut Patriots for the
second time in four years.
No. 2 New York Super Bowl Moment: Joe Namath’s Guarantee
The Jets were
18-point underdogs heading into a showdown with the big, bad Baltimore Colts
and Johnny Unitas in Super Bowl III. Star Quarterback Joe Namath proclaimed to
the media the Jets would be victorious, and the rest became the backdrop of
football lore. “Broadway Joe” coming through on his guarantee and leading
his team to a 16-7 victory remains the greatest moment in Jets’ history. Super
Bowl III displayed that the AFC was no joke. This win was monumental in showing
the football world what the American Football Conference could do, and
ultimately had a role in the eventual formation of the National Football
League.
The Top New York Super Bowl Moment: The Helmet Catch
The Giants were huge 12.5 point underdogs entering the Super Bowl, and
rightly so. Playing against football’s most unstoppable force, the mighty
undefeated New England Patriots, this game was expected to be a blowout.
Instead, the defense was able to pressure and harass Brady all night, while Eli
Manning led the Giants to victory. His heroic effort to break free from a sure
sack, elude multiple defenders, and throw a prayer to David Tyree will forever
go down in Super Bowl lore. Tyree’s catch in and of itself is one of the most
spectacular moments in NFL history. The little-known receiver somehow managed
to stick the pigskin to his helmet as if it was