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Gridiron Legends: The Most Impactful Players Of The NY Giants In Recent History
Throughout the decades, numerous legendary players have left an indelible mark on the rich history of the.
NFL.com s Scott Pioli looks back at legacy of Roosevelt Brown
Throughout the franchise s storied history, the Giants have had many prominent figures enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Tim Mara and Mel Hein were the first two Giants inducted into the Hall of Fame back in 1963, while George Young (2020) and Michael Strahan (2014) are the two most recent inductees. But one of the league s toughest Hall of Famers solidified his place in Canton back in 1975 following a long and impressive career as an offensive tackle with the Giants.
Of course, I am referring to Roosevelt Rosey Brown.
After a collegiate career at Morgan State in which he was twice named all-conference at offensive tackle, Brown was drafted by the Giants in the 27th round (321st overall) of the 1953 NFL Draft. NFL.com s Scott Pioli, as well as many others around the league, consider the selection of Brown to be one of the biggest steals in draft history.