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1. The Giants retired which number in honor of Phil Simms?

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The Giants retired the number 11 in honor of Phil Simms. This means that no player on the Giants can wear the number 11 on their jersey as it is a tribute to Simms. Retiring a number is a way for a team to honor a player who made significant contributions to the team, and in this case, Simms' accomplishments as a quarterback for the Giants led to his number being retired.

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2. In 2001, Sports Illustrated named Phil Simms the most underrated player in history at what position?

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In 2001, Sports Illustrated named Phil Simms the most underrated player in history at the quarterback position. This implies that Simms was not given enough recognition or credit for his skills and contributions as a quarterback. The fact that Sports Illustrated specifically highlighted him as the most underrated player suggests that Simms' abilities and impact on the game were not fully acknowledged or appreciated by the general public or the media.

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3. Phil Simms missed a Super Bowl appearance against which team due to injury?

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Phil Simms missed a Super Bowl appearance against the Buffalo Bills due to injury.

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4. Phil Simms set a Super Bowl record in which category?

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Phil Simms set a Super Bowl record in the category of Completion Percentage. This means that he had the highest percentage of completed passes compared to attempted passes in a Super Bowl game. This record indicates his accuracy and efficiency as a quarterback during that specific game.

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5. Mark Bavaro was an All-American at what college?

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Mark Bavaro was an All-American at Notre Dame.

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6. Joe Morris earned his only Super Bowl win while playing for which coach?

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Joe Morris earned his only Super Bowl win while playing for Bill Parcells.

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7. Which safety was Tiki Barber's twin brother?

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Ronde Barber is the correct answer because he is Tiki Barber's twin brother.

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8. The great football star Lawrence Taylor attended what college?

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The correct answer is U Of North Carolina. Lawrence Taylor, the great football star, attended the University of North Carolina.

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9. Which football star was the New York Giant who threw 33 TD passes in 1962?

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YA Tittle was the New York Giant who threw 33 TD passes in 1962. James Worthy, Fran Tarkenton, and Don Meredith were not associated with the New York Giants or the 1962 season.

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10. Phil Simms was the MVP of which Super Bowl?

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Phil Simms was named the MVP of Super Bowl XXI. In that game, Simms led the New York Giants to a 39-20 victory over the Denver Broncos. He completed 22 of 25 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns, setting a Super Bowl record with a completion percentage of 88%. Simms' outstanding performance earned him the Most Valuable Player award for that Super Bowl.

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11. What nickname did Mark Bavaro receive because of his resemblance to Sylvester Stallone?

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Mark Bavaro received the nickname "Rambo" because of his resemblance to Sylvester Stallone.

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12. In 1985, Mark Bavaro set a Giants single-game record in what category?

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In 1985, Mark Bavaro set a Giants single-game record in the category of receptions. This means that during a single game, Bavaro caught the most passes among all Giants players. This record highlights Bavaro's exceptional performance as a receiver during that particular game in 1985.

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13. Joe Morris broke which player's Giants record for most 1000-yard seasons?

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Joe Morris broke Alex Webster's Giants record for most 1000-yard seasons. This means that Joe Morris surpassed Alex Webster in terms of the number of seasons in which he rushed for over 1000 yards.

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14. Joe Morris scored a touchdown for the Giants in which Super Bowl?

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Joe Morris scored a touchdown for the Giants in Super Bowl XXI.

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15. In 1985, Joe Morris led the NFL in what category?

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In 1985, Joe Morris led the NFL in rushing touchdowns. This means that he scored the most touchdowns by running the ball into the end zone during that season. Passing touchdowns refer to touchdowns scored by throwing the ball, return touchdowns refer to touchdowns scored on special teams or defensive plays, and receiving touchdowns refer to touchdowns scored by catching a pass. However, in this case, Joe Morris excelled in rushing the ball and scored the most rushing touchdowns in the NFL in 1985.

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16. Joe Morris was one of the shortest players in the NFL during his career at what height?

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Joe Morris was one of the shortest players in the NFL during his career, standing at a height of 5'7ö.

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17. In 2007, Tiki Barber became a correspondent for which NBC TV show?

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Tiki Barber became a correspondent for the Today Show in 2007.

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18. Tiki Barber was the first Giants player to rush for how many career yards?

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Tiki Barber holds the record for being the first Giants player to rush for 10,000 career yards. This means that throughout his career, Barber was able to accumulate a total of 10,000 rushing yards, making him a standout player in the Giants' history.

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19. What University of Idaho graduate wore #91 as a Giants linebacker?

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Ryan Phillips is the correct answer because he is a University of Idaho graduate who wore #91 as a Giants linebacker.

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20. What number did Frank Gifford wear for the NY Giants?

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Frank Gifford wore number 16 for the NY Giants.

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21. Lawrence Taylor first worked as an analyst for which network's Sunday Night Football?

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Lawrence Taylor first worked as an analyst for TNT's Sunday Night Football.

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22. Lawrence Taylor starred in what Oliver Stone movie?

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Lawrence Taylor starred in the Oliver Stone movie "Any Given Sunday".

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23. Mark Bavaro played in the Pro Bowl and won a Super Bowl in what year?

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In 1987, Mark Bavaro played in the Pro Bowl and won a Super Bowl.

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24. Joe Morris played his final NFL season with which team?

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Joe Morris played his final NFL season with the Cleveland Browns.

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25. In 2005, Tiki Barber broke which player's Giants team record for career rushing yards?

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In 2005, Tiki Barber broke Rodney Hampton's Giants team record for career rushing yards.

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The Giants retired which number in honor of Phil Simms?
In 2001, Sports Illustrated named Phil Simms the most underrated...
Phil Simms missed a Super Bowl appearance against which team due to...
Phil Simms set a Super Bowl record in which category?
Mark Bavaro was an All-American at what college?
Joe Morris earned his only Super Bowl win while playing for which...
Which safety was Tiki Barber's twin brother?
The great football star Lawrence Taylor attended what college?
Which football star was the New York Giant who threw 33 TD passes in...
Phil Simms was the MVP of which Super Bowl?
What nickname did Mark Bavaro receive because of his resemblance to...
In 1985, Mark Bavaro set a Giants single-game record in what category?
Joe Morris broke which player's Giants record for most 1000-yard...
Joe Morris scored a touchdown for the Giants in which Super Bowl?
In 1985, Joe Morris led the NFL in what category?
Joe Morris was one of the shortest players in the NFL during his...
In 2007, Tiki Barber became a correspondent for which NBC TV show?
Tiki Barber was the first Giants player to rush for how many career...
What University of Idaho graduate wore #91 as a Giants linebacker?
What number did Frank Gifford wear for the NY Giants?
Lawrence Taylor first worked as an analyst for which network's Sunday...
Lawrence Taylor starred in what Oliver Stone movie?
Mark Bavaro played in the Pro Bowl and won a Super Bowl in what year?
Joe Morris played his final NFL season with which team?
In 2005, Tiki Barber broke which player's Giants team record for...
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