Amazing that the Giants beat the Cowboys fairly easily at home (and Dallas ended up in the Super Bowl), but also got smoked by a poor Eagles team and a good, not great Rams team. The defense was not quite there yet, but much improved. Yes, indeed "the Real Bonanza was Jim Files." Wonder how the Giant would have fared in the 70s with Fred Dryer and Fran Tarkenton staying in NY.... The defense became the Giants strong suit in that decade, as the QB position sadly became more and more inconsistent as the years went on post Tarkenton.. Ron Johnson and Jim Files were the MVPs of the decade of the 70s, with special mention for Bob Tucker. If we only had that 1 consistent QB, we could have really contended for a title.
Hi Jim looks like you haven't been here in a while. Maybe you will see this or not. A quick thought about the final game against the Rams 1970. Were they that much better?
Gosh, Jim, I think the upset loss to the hated Eagles on Monday night was the one that did you guys in. Wete it not for that, you would have won the East.
These old uniforms are the best. I understand the connection with the uniforms of the 1980s and the success but these uniforms are really classic. I guess the Giants changed uniforms because they had been bad for so long, but these uniforms are the best, imo.
Im a Bills fan but love the 70s and I recall my Dad went to the opener vs Chicago. He was a huge Giants fan. I never got to a game at Yankee Stadium for football and really would have loved to have been there. It was so intimidating to me always as I was 16 then. I recall listening to Marty Glickman on radio listening to the Bills game-without OJ so that sucked. I always wonder how OJ would have done in that game-probably not so good as Bills O-Line sucked and Giants were on a roll.
Oli Vyae, Certainly, as regards what the rules let go, as far as unrestrained and dangerous hits. On the other hand, that may easily be made up for by the tremendous increase in the size and speed of today's players, making even perfectly legal contact, far more prone to cause injuries. Simple physics.
Omg. I was 15 and out of my mind over this team. Ron Johnson was a beautiful runner. Don Hermann ran precise routes. Fred Dryer. Bob Tucker! Tarkenton is my fav QB. Spider Lockhart. Clifton McNeil. Willie Young. Scott Eaton. Tark did more with less than any QB I’ve ever seen.
Walker Gillette. I recognized that name. I played with you in the College All Star game. My wife and I read about you and your careers online. It brought back memories of a tall, skinny receiver that I remembered from our playing days. She read me some interesting interviews you gave. A man of few words. I like that. Greetings! Our best goes out to you!
WALKER GILLETTE, Well, if so, it wasn't a very compelling reason, as it took a helluva long time to compel that change. 🙄 🙄 🙄 By the way, you weren't much of a player.
Hi Jim. Thanks for the great memories. I hope all is well with you. You were a very good player. I've been a NYG fan since 1961 and thought they would win every year. Thought it finally came in 1970 but oh that last game. I cried that night. It was the only shining light I had until 1981 when you know who showed up and now there are four Super Bowls to our credit. The passing of Ron Johnson RIP. It hit me hard since he was my favorite player. Good health to you.
That blown call in the Saints game changed the course of NFL history. Giants would have won the NFC East Division that year and Dallas would have been out of the playoffs, never making it to SB V. Fran tarkenton probably stays with the Giants for the remainder of his career.
Jon Burrows, The Cowboys wouldn't have been the wild card team instead of the Lions? Both had all of their losses against conference opponents and they didn't meet, obviously. Given the rules in place at the time, what would have given the nod to Detroit? If accurate, it would've been unfortunate, as after their mid-season turnaround, they were clearly the class of the NFC, and I believe they would've likely easily handled this good Giants team, even on the road. In fact, they were the superior team in the Super Bowl, and if not for Morton's inhibiting elbow injury and Schaecter's woeful call on Thomas' fumble, they would have comfortably beaten the Colts. But that's another story.
Thanks Jim! One of the best Giant teams. Thrilling victories, exciting and action-packed games. Still stunned by the loss to the Rams. Great memories though. Hope you’re doing well!
The New York Giants had their first winning season since 1963, when they went 9-5 in 1970. Star running back Ron Johnson was the Giants first-ever 1,000-yard rusher, gaining 1,027 yards.
The addition of Ron Johnson was the most exciting move the Giants made between 1960 and 1981 when LT was drafted.. He was the most exciting player on the G Men during that time was well. Great memories.
Big numbers on Jints helments.
Those old fields slowed the players down.
Giants among men 😊
Hello to Jim Files. An All-Star on and off the field!
Who knows what could have been it the referees didn’t take the winning td away from Aaron Thomas in New Orleans.
Throwing those vintage commercials in are a nice touch
Amazing that the Giants beat the Cowboys fairly easily at home (and Dallas ended up in the Super Bowl), but also got smoked by a poor Eagles team and a good, not great Rams team. The defense was not quite there yet, but much improved. Yes, indeed "the Real Bonanza was Jim Files." Wonder how the Giant would have fared in the 70s with Fred Dryer and Fran Tarkenton staying in NY.... The defense became the Giants strong suit in that decade, as the QB position sadly became more and more inconsistent as the years went on post Tarkenton.. Ron Johnson and Jim Files were the MVPs of the decade of the 70s, with special mention for Bob Tucker. If we only had that 1 consistent QB, we could have really contended for a title.
Tucker Fredrickson simply couldn’t be stopped
Hi Jim looks like you haven't been here in a while. Maybe you will see this or not. A quick thought about the final game against the Rams 1970. Were they that much better?
Gosh, Jim, I think the upset loss to the hated Eagles on Monday night was the one that did you guys in. Wete it not for that, you would have won the East.
These old uniforms are the best. I understand the connection with the uniforms of the 1980s and the success but these uniforms are really classic. I guess the Giants changed uniforms because they had been bad for so long, but these uniforms are the best, imo.
Damn good lb for us...
My whole childhood of following the NY Giants is right here. Didn't see a winner again until '81 and thankfully a few SBer Bowls after that
The narrator is Frank Gifford, his wife was Kathy Lee Gifford, and he cheated on her many, many times with many, many different women. He is now dead.
Between the next 16 to 20 years, The New York Giants would become a much better team.
Thank you for your dedication to the Giants Jim!
LMAO! Haven't seen that in 50 years! That was great!
Im a Bills fan but love the 70s and I recall my Dad went to the opener vs Chicago. He was a huge Giants fan. I never got to a game at Yankee Stadium for football and really would have loved to have been there. It was so intimidating to me always as I was 16 then. I recall listening to Marty Glickman on radio listening to the Bills game-without OJ so that sucked. I always wonder how OJ would have done in that game-probably not so good as Bills O-Line sucked and Giants were on a roll.
Nothing but the hits the n.y. giants!
The coming of L.t.
Is it me or was football much much much more dangerous in the 70s?
Oli Vyae, Certainly, as regards what the rules let go, as far as unrestrained and dangerous hits. On the other hand, that may easily be made up for by the tremendous increase in the size and speed of today's players, making even perfectly legal contact, far more prone to cause injuries. Simple physics.
That NFL FILMS music fits you well Jim .what a time period! Magical.
Omg. I was 15 and out of my mind over this team. Ron Johnson was a beautiful runner. Don Hermann ran precise routes. Fred Dryer. Bob Tucker! Tarkenton is my fav QB. Spider Lockhart. Clifton McNeil. Willie Young. Scott Eaton. Tark did more with less than any QB I’ve ever seen.
My favorite Giant's season, despite the 5 Super Bowls. Listening to Marty Glickman on the radio during their great run was amazing.
As a 10 year old who wasn't old enough to remember those early '60s teams this was also my favorite season. If they only had expanded playoffs,,,
FIVE Super BOWL SLOTS AND 4 WINS..
The very next year 1971 they go 4-10 go figure
Walker Gillette. I recognized that name. I played with you in the College All Star game. My wife and I read about you and your careers online. It brought back memories of a tall, skinny receiver that I remembered from our playing days. She read me some interesting interviews you gave. A man of few words. I like that. Greetings! Our best goes out to you!
Aaron Thomas's game winning td catch ruled out of bounds by a bad call by a dumb ref is the reason today we have re-play review
WALKER GILLETTE, Well, if so, it wasn't a very compelling reason, as it took a helluva long time to compel that change. 🙄 🙄 🙄 By the way, you weren't much of a player.
Bob Tucker was my favorite football player, ever.
Thank you for uploading this, Mr. Files.
1970 exciting year for Giant fans. 9-5 in 1970 is the same as 11-5 today and still no playoffs. A bitter pill to swallow!
More like 10-6 or 11-6 with the 17-game schedule. Probably would make the playoffs today.
Alex Webster did a great job of coaching the Giants despite the fact he had little coaching experience.
Thank you for being a Giant and a messenger of God.
Left to become a preacher which in those days was not the norm. He was a big loss and they never really replaced him until Harry Carson.
Great memories
When i was younger i always rooted for you and the Gmen!
only 1 of 2 winning seasons from 1964-1980
I am a great Giants fan since 1958 and Jim Files' retirement was a great disappointment for the team. However, I respect his reason for retirement.
Bob tucker is my grandpa
Hi Jim. Thanks for the great memories. I hope all is well with you. You were a very good player. I've been a NYG fan since 1961 and thought they would win every year. Thought it finally came in 1970 but oh that last game. I cried that night. It was the only shining light I had until 1981 when you know who showed up and now there are four Super Bowls to our credit. The passing of Ron Johnson RIP. It hit me hard since he was my favorite player. Good health to you.
C L A S S I C
I want to hear Marty glickman do the play by play !
My dad had season tickets,went to them all
The Rams were just bad-ass. Giants shouldn't have lost to New Orleans, though. Saints won only two games in 1970.
Was that really Mrs. Files?
That blown call in the Saints game changed the course of NFL history. Giants would have won the NFC East Division that year and Dallas would have been out of the playoffs, never making it to SB V. Fran tarkenton probably stays with the Giants for the remainder of his career.
Jon Burrows, The Cowboys wouldn't have been the wild card team instead of the Lions? Both had all of their losses against conference opponents and they didn't meet, obviously. Given the rules in place at the time, what would have given the nod to Detroit? If accurate, it would've been unfortunate, as after their mid-season turnaround, they were clearly the class of the NFC, and I believe they would've likely easily handled this good Giants team, even on the road. In fact, they were the superior team in the Super Bowl, and if not for Morton's inhibiting elbow injury and Schaecter's woeful call on Thomas' fumble, they would have comfortably beaten the Colts. But that's another story.
Thanks Jim! One of the best Giant teams. Thrilling victories, exciting and action-packed games. Still stunned by the loss to the Rams. Great memories though. Hope you’re doing well!
+Jim Files The TH-cam sight Grey Beard has the highlight films for the '71 and '72 Giants.
Hey Jim, thanks for sharing!! So many great memories & great chance to relive them!
Mr. Files, do you wish you could have been back in Norman for the 1971 Game of the Century?
Real football miss it!!
The New York Giants had their first winning season since 1963, when they went 9-5 in 1970. Star running back Ron Johnson was the Giants first-ever 1,000-yard rusher, gaining 1,027 yards.
The addition of Ron Johnson was the most exciting move the Giants made between 1960 and 1981 when LT was drafted.. He was the most exciting player on the G Men during that time was well. Great memories.