The moving story of the 1986 Super Bowl champion Giants, the remarkable friendships formed, and the astounding revelations about the challenges they faced, based on new interviews with Bill Parcells, Phil Simms, Mark Bavaro, and Bill Belichick. The 1986 New York Giants are legendary. A championship team, coached by Bill Parcells and his talented assistant Bill Belichick, future Hall of Famers and All-Pros such as Phil Simms, Lawrence Taylor, Mark Bavaro, and Harry Carson. They were dominant on the field and formed a unique and lasting bond off it. Over thirty years later, their friendships have proven to be more significant—a matter of life and death.
In Once a Giant, bestselling football author Gary Myers tells the story of this team and what became of them. The glory of the field receded, but sharp pain, addiction, and, in some cases, crime followed. Many football players face these harsh realities, but the Giants have faced and survived them together. With unprecedented access, Myers explores topics such as Mark Bavaro's battle with injuries, the breakup and reconciliation of Parcells and Belichick, and Lawrence Taylor's struggles with dignity. He creates a portrait of the team's journey to the title and their toughest battle after its completion.
Pages: 320, Year of Publication: 0114, Dimensions: 13.8x13.8cm
