Phil Simms
Phil Simms (born November 3, 1955 in Lebanon, Kentucky) may not be one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history but he is known for his performance in Super Bowl XXI.
Simms grew up in Louisville and started his NFL career when drafted out of Morehead State University in the first round of the 1979 NFL Draft, by the New York Giants. In an era of free agency, Simms is one of the few great players to remain on the same team for his entire career.
Many consider Simms' performance in Super Bowl XX1, when the Giants met the favored Denver Broncos, to be the best ever played by a quarterback. Although the Giants had a legendary defense their offense was matched by John Elway and the Broncos. Despite that, Simms went 22 for 25 for 255 yards, setting a Super Bowl record for accuracy. In the process he also threw for two touchdowns.
Two of the most famous plays from the game were the flea flicker to Phil McConkey, and the deflected pass that Mark Bavaro, Giants' tight end, caught in the end zone for a touchdown. The final score was Giants 39 to 20 over the Broncos. Phil Simms was named MVP. He is credited for being the first to use the phrase "I'm going to Disneyland!" following a championship victory.
Simms was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1985 and 1993. In 1985 he earned the honor of Pro Bowl MVP. Phil Simms was part of two Super Bowl championship teams. Although sidelined by injury, he was part of the victorious 1990 Giants Super Bowl team. He owns virtually all major New York Giants passing records.
Simms retired after 15 seasons in the NFL. and is now a broadcaster for CBS Sports. He is a legend in the minds of Giants fans. When speaking of anybody who has quarterbacked the Giants since, a Giants fan will say "He was good... but he was no Phil Simms."
