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The game itself may not be the greatest in Giants history but the result certainly was. Every Big Blue fan the world over knows exactly where they were when the Giants took down the perfect New England Patriots.
A single play may stand out from the game, but many moments deserve equal praise.
In the waning moments of Super Bowl XLII, New York trailed 14–10, facing 3rd and 5 at its own 44-yard line. Manning, caught in a furious pass rush, somehow escaped and found Tyree late and across the middle for a 32-yard gain. The miracle set up Plaxico Burress’s 13-yard touchdown grab, putting the Giants into the lead with 39 seconds left.
Ultimately, the Giants won the first of their two titles under coach Tom Coughlin, while New England remains the only team to ever go unbeaten and then lose the Super Bowl.
“Believe it and it will happen.”
If you’re a Giants fan, you can still feel the joy of that day.
