New York Giants Legend Darrell Dess Honored as One of Top 100 Players in Franchise History.
The New York Giants have a storied history, and to celebrate their 100th season, the franchise has unveiled its list of the Top 100 players. Dess, a legendary figure in Giants history, has been named 92nd on this prestigious list.
Darrell Dess: A Key Figure in Giants’ History
Darrell Dess made his mark as a Pro Bowl left guard, playing a crucial role in some of the most successful Giants teams of the early 1960s. The New York Giants’ press release highlighted his contributions:
“The 1963 New York Giants hold the franchise scoring-average record with 32.0 points per game. The 1962 Giants, meanwhile, are second at 28.4. Darrell Dess was a Pro Bowl left guard on both of those teams, which included an NFL MVP award for quarterback Y.A. Tittle in 1963. An 11th-round selection (126th overall) by the Redskins in the 1958 NFL Draft, Dess didn’t play a game for Washington until 1965.
After playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a rookie, he began his first of two stints with the Giants a year later, suiting up for Big Blue from 1959 to 1964 and then again from 1966 to 1969. Overall, the 6-foot, 243-pound native of New Castle, Pa., played in 120 games with the Giants and made 89 starts. He played collegiately at North Carolina State.”
A Journey Through the NFL
Drafted in the 11th round by the Washington Redskins in 1958, Dess’s career took off with the Pittsburgh Steelers before he joined the Giants in 1959. He played with the Giants in two separate stints, from 1959 to 1964 and then from 1966 to 1969. During his time with Big Blue, Dess appeared in 120 games and made 89 starts, cementing his legacy as one of the franchise’s greatest players.
Darrell Dess’s inclusion in the Top 100 list is a well-deserved honor, reflecting his contributions to the Giants’ rich history. His impact on the field remains a proud part of the Giants’ legacy, and his recognition as one of the franchise’s top players is a fitting tribute to his remarkable career.
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