Y.A. TITTLE VITALS
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Full Name: Yelberton Abraham Tittle
Height/Weight: 6'0; 192 lbs
Jersey Number: 14, 63, 64
Position: Quarterback
DOB: October 24, 1926
Birthplace: Marshall, Texas
College: Louisiana State
Years with the Giants: 1961-1964
Hall of Fame Induction: 1971
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Y.A. TITTLE'S BIO
| The Giants engineered one of the most profitable trades in their long history prior to the 1961 season when they sent guard Lou Cordileone to the San Francisco49ers for Tittle. The then 35-year old Tittle promptly led the Giants to their 12th Eastern division championship.
Tittle spent 11 seasons in the NFL and two seasons in the All-American Conference before coming to the Giants. In 1962, Tittle completed 200 passes in 375 attempts for 3,224 yards. His 33 touchdowns that season set an NFL record and his seven touchdown passes against the Washington Redskins tied another league mark.
Tittle had his greatest year as a pro in 1963. He led the league in passing with 221 completions in 367 attempts for 3,145 yards. His 36 touchdown passes set a Giants single-season record that still stands.
All told, Tittle had 2,427 completions, 33,070 yards, 242 touchdowns and 13 games with over 300 yards passing. He was the NFL Player of the Year in 1957 when he led the 49ers to a tie for the Western title, and won the same honor again in 1961 and 1963 as he took the Giants to eastern championships.
Tittle was named All-NFL in 1957, 1962 and 1963, and also played in six Pro Bowls. |
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