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The Best New York Giants Quarterbacks of All Time

Updated January 23, 2020 9.0k votes 1.8k voters 36.6k views51 items

Big fan of New York football? Then check out this list of New York Giants quarterbacks with photos! It includes every starting quarterback from throughout New York Giants history, including current quarterbacks and past ones, all ranked from best to worst. This roster contains many American football greats, players who are also among the best quarterbacks in NFL history. The quarterback is the leader of the offense, and the one who often calls the plays.

Although most teams use an offensive coordinator now, quarterbacks and their backup still need to know the intricacies of the rules for trick plays and tactics. Vigorous training is a must-- and don't forget that a quarterback is only as good as his receivers.

Who are the best quarterbacks in New York Giants history? They're on this comprehensive list, along with all of the other sports stars who have had the honor of being the arm behind this beloved New York team. Here is every athlete who's ever held the illustrious position of New York Giants quarterback.

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Eli Manning
Age: 34
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Teams: New York Giants
Giants career: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

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Phil Simms
Age: 65
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Teams: New York Giants
Giants career: 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979

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#57 of 322 People Who Should Be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame#10 of 45 The Best NFL Quarterbacks of the '80s
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Y. A. Tittle
Age: 93
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Marshall, Texas, United States of America
Teams: Baltimore Colts, San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants
Giants career: 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961

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Charlie Conerly
Age: Died at 75 (1921-1996)
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Clarksdale, Mississippi
Giants career: 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1955, 1954, 1953, 1952, 1951, 1950, 1949, 1948
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Fran Tarkenton
Age: 75
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Teams: Georgia Bulldogs football team, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants
Giants career: 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967
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Jeff Hostetler
Age: 59
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Benson, Pennsylvania
Teams: Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders, Penn State Nittany Lions football, West Virginia Mountaineers football, New York Giants
Giants career: 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988

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#8 of 54 The Best West Virginia Football Players of All Time#33 of 41 The Best NFL Quarterbacks of the '90s
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Kerry Collins
Age: 47
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Teams: New Orleans Saints, Indianapolis Colts, Oakland Raiders, Penn State Nittany Lions football, Carolina Panthers
Giants career: 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999

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Craig Morton
Age: 77
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Flint, Michigan
Giants career: 1976, 1975, 1974
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Daniel Jones
Age: 21
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina
Teams: New York Giants
Giants career: 2019
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Benny Friedman
Age: Died at 77 (1905-1982)
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Giants career: 1931, 1930, 1929

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#117 of 119 The Greatest College Football Quarterbacks of All Time#60 of 87 The Best Michigan Football Players of All Time
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Kurt Warner
Age: 44
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Teams: Iowa Barnstormers, Amsterdam Admirals, Arizona Cardinals, St. Louis Rams, Northern Iowa Panthers football
Giants career: 2004
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Norm Snead
Age: 81
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Virginia
Giants career: 1976, 1974, 1973, 1972

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#157 of 252 The Best Quarterbacks Of All Time#1015 of 1,323 The Best Football Players Ever
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Tom Landry
Age: Died at 76 (1924-2000)
Position: Cornerback, Kickoff returner, Punter, Quarterback, Defensive back
Birthplace: Mission, Texas
Teams: New York Yankees, Texas Longhorns football, New York Giants
Giants career: 1952

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Earl Morrall
Age: Died at 80 (1934-2014)
Position: Punter, Quarterback
Birthplace: Muskegon, Michigan
Giants career: 1966, 1965

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#99 of 119 The Best Detroit Lions of All Time#28 of 54 The Best Michigan State Football Players of All Time
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Ed Danowski
Age: Died at 86 (1911-1997)
Position: Running back, Quarterback
Birthplace: Jamesport, New York
Giants career: 1939, 1938, 1937, 1936, 1935
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Arnie Herber
Dec. at 59 (1910-1969)
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Giants career: 1945, 1944

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Jeff Rutledge
Age: 63
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama
Giants career: 1987, 1983

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Don Heinrich
Age: Died at 62 (1930-1992)
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Giants career: 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955

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#34 of 66 The Best University of Washington Football Players Ever#44 of 45 The Best Oakland Raiders Quarterbacks of All Time
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Tuffy Leemans
Dec. at 67 (1912-1979)
Position: Running back
Birthplace: Superior, Wisconsin
Giants career: 1943, 1942, 1941
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Hinkey Haines
Age: Died at 81 (1898-1979)
Position: Running back, Halfback
Birthplace: Red Lion, Pennsylvania
Giants career: 1928, 1927, 1926
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Kent Graham
Age: 51
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Winfield, Illinois
Giants career: 1999, 1998, 1994, 1992

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Gary Wood
Age: Died at 52 (1942-1994)
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Taylor, New York
Giants career: 1966, 1964
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Scott Brunner
Age: 63
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Sellersville, Pennsylvania
Giants career: 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
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Danny Kanell
Age: 46
Position: Quarterback
Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Giants career: 1998, 1997

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Randy Dean
Age: 65
Position: Quarterback
Giants career: 1978

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