Phil Simms Biography

Fast Facts

• His number was retired by the New York Giants on Sept․ 4․ 1995
• In 1999 he introduced the "Phil Simms All-Iron Team" which honors NFL players and coaches in a special broadcast on CBS
• Member of the New York Giants Ring of Honor
• Called Super Bowls XXX and XXXII and covered the 1996 Summer Olympics for NBC
• Finished his career with 33,462 passing yards
• Spent his entire 14-year NFL career with the New York Giants
• Joined CBS Sports in January 1998 as lead analyst for the NFL
• Led the New York Giants to their first NFL title since 1956 and was named Super Bowl XXI MVP after completing 22-of-25 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns
• Selected to the Pro Bowl in 1985 and 1993
• Was the first pick by the New York Giants in the 1979 NFL Draft