THE GRATEFUL BLUE PLAYER DIRECTORY
Carl Banks
The other edge deserves your attention.
- Position
- LB
- Giants years
- 1984–1992
- Recognition
- Giants Ring of Honor
Why the name matters.
Banks was the third overall pick in 1984 and a key defender on both of Bill Parcells’ Giants championship teams. He was a 1987 Pro Bowler and a member of the NFL’s 1980s All-Decade Team.
His run defense is a reason to watch the whole play, not just the sack at the end. Pair his career profile with the 1986 championship film.
Go deeper.
Official Giants biography & archive ↗Explore the 1986 championship season ↗Watch the championship film collection ↗
Did you watch him play?
The stats are here. Your seat in the stands, the voice beside you, and the way it felt belong in the memory bank.
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