1964 -- The Start of the Giants' Dark Ages

[Giant Obsession]

This is a great piece from Sports Illustrated which will give the reader a great insight in hindsight as to what happened after such a great run of teams from 1956-1963.

Although very young, I lived through those years and it actually strengthens your resolve and character as a TRUE fan of a team.

Enjoy...............

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1076326/1/index.htm

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[MightyGiants]

Thanks,

That was a good read

[jimv]

THANKS, Giant Obs!  But, it brings b ack VERY painful memories.  Allie destyroyed the Giants.  He had the absolute worst season I can remember; 1966!  UGH!!!!   I don't want to relive those seasons.

[Mr. Matt]

When Howell retired in 1960, Allie got the top job, although he was Owner Wellington Mara's second choice.

"I wanted the head job," he said. "I knew I was ready. Wellington called me in and said that he had promised Vince Lombardi the job if he were free to take it. If he couldn't take it, I was the only other man they would consider."

Wow. Must have been strange for Wellington to go through this type of scenario twice (losing an all-time great coach who was an assistant just shortly before you have an opening). First with Lombardi, then again with Belichick.

[jimv]

I'm not so sure not having Beiicheck was a bad thing.  If you remember, he was a total flop with the Browns & went back to being the Tuna's DC with the Jets.