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NFL Greatest Unsung Heroes In History of All 32 Teams

By Erik Lambert

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 8: Joe Jurevicius #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball while pursued by Ray Buchanan #34 of the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL game on December 8, 2002 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 34-10. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 8: Joe Jurevicius #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball while pursued by Ray Buchanan #34 of the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL game on December 8, 2002 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 34-10. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 27: Wide receiver Mark Ingram #82 of the New York Giants runs with a pass reception against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium on January 27, 1991 in Tampa, Florida. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 27: Wide receiver Mark Ingram #82 of the New York Giants runs with a pass reception against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium on January 27, 1991 in Tampa, Florida. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) /

New York Giants

. WR. New York Giants. Mark Ingram . 23. player. 31

The New York Giants of the 1980s and early ’90s were defined by two things:  great defense and running the football. At the same time, their two Super Bowl victories in that time period can be credited to huge plays in the passing game. In 1986 it was the near flawless performance by Phil Simms who sliced up the Broncos on 22-of-25 passing.

Four years later it would be a singular effort by a lone wide receiver that would rescue a second Lombardi trophy for the G-men. Going into 1990, Mark Ingram was a mystery. He had some talent and made some occasional nice catches but was far from a star. Then the playoffs rolled around. Ingram was instrumental to the Giants toppling mighty San Francisco with 82 yards on five catches.

It was in the Super Bowl though where he etched his place in history when he took a pass over the middle and with second, third and fourth efforts managed to elude defenders to convert a huge 3rd and 13 for New York. The drive ended in what would turn out to be the game-winning field goal. There’s no way that happens with Ingram’s play.

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