Relive the New York Giants’ memorable 1979 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the rocky start through the turnaround led by rookie quarterback Phil Simms, as told in the newspaper accounts of the day.The Giants looked like they might be the worst team in the NFL when they dropped their first five games. But then Simms, a raw prospect from out of Kentucky, took over and the entire complexion of the season changed. There were many highlights along the way, including a stretch of six wins in eight weeks, a victory over the eventual NFC champion Rams and a win over the hated Redskins that helped ruin Washington’s playoff hopes. All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of Ray Perkins’ pack from start to finish as it laid the foundation for the glory to come in the ’80s.Whether you are a die-hard Giants fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1979 New York Giants.
