Phil Simms is a former NFL quarterback who played 14 seasons for the New York Giants. Drafted in 1979, Simms led the Giants to victory in Super Bowl XXI, earning MVP honors. He set Super Bowl records for completion percentage (88%) and passer rating (150.9) in that game, both of which still stand. Simms was selected to the Pro Bowl twice, for his performances in the 1985 and 1993 seasons.
On November 3, 1955, Phillip Martin Simms was born.
In 1974, Phil Simms graduated from Southern High School in Louisville, where he was the quarterback of the Trojans.
In 1978, the Ohio Valley, including Morehead State where Phil Simms played, moved up to the new Division I-AA.
In 1979, Phil Simms finished his rookie year with a 6-4 record, threw for 1,743 yards, 13 touchdown passes and was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.
In 1979, Phil Simms was drafted in the first round as the seventh overall pick by the New York Giants in the NFL draft.
Phil Simms finished the 1980 season with 15 touchdowns and 19 interceptions, while completing a subpar 48.0% of his passes for 2,321 yards.
In 1981, Phil Simms threw for 2,031 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions before suffering a separated shoulder in a November 15 loss to the Washington Redskins.
In 1982, Phil Simms suffered a torn knee ligament in a preseason game against the New York Jets, preventing him from playing the entire season.
During his 1983 injury, offensive coordinator Ron Erhardt talked Simms into watching more game film, something he had not regularly done in college or the pros.
During the sixth game of the Giants' 1983 Season, Phil Simms suffered a season-ending injury when the thumb on his throwing hand hit a player's helmet.
In 1984, Phil Simms emerged as a team offensive leader, passing for 4,044 yards, 22 touchdown passes, and leading the Giants to a playoff berth.
In 1985, Phil Simms was voted to the Pro Bowl and named Pro Bowl MVP. He also passed for 3,829 yards and 22 touchdowns, leading the Giants to 10 victories.
In 1986, Phil Simms passed for 3,487 yards and 21 touchdown passes during a season in which the Giants won 14 games.
On January 25, 1987, Phil Simms led the Giants to victory in Super Bowl XXI against the Denver Broncos, completing 22 of 25 passes for 268 yards and earning the MVP award.
During the strike-shortened 1987 NFL season, Phil Simms finished with the second highest quarterback rating in the NFC. He threw for 2,230 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions.
In 1987, Phil Simms expressed his fondness for New Jersey, stating it was just like anywhere else, contrasting with his initial perception of New York City.
In the 1988 season, Phil Simms passed for 3,359 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. The Giants finished with a 10-6 record but fell short of the playoffs.
In 1989, the Giants started 8-1 and finished 12-4, with Phil Simms passing for 3,061 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions.
In 1990, Phil Simms suffered a broken foot in the Week 15 game against the Buffalo Bills, cutting his season short.
Between the 1991 and 1992 seasons, Phil Simms amassed a combined 1,905 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions while completing 59.3% of his passes.
In 1992, Phil Simms suffered a severe arm injury in a Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Raiders and missed the remainder of the season.
In 1993, Phil Simms started all 16 games and led the Giants to a resurgent 11-5 season.
In 1994, Phil Simms considered playing for the Cardinals but ultimately decided to stay retired.
In 1994, after retiring as a player, Phil Simms first joined ESPN to start his broadcasting career.
On September 4, 1995, Phil Simms' jersey was retired in a halftime ceremony during a game versus the Dallas Cowboys.
In 1995, Phil Simms considered playing for the Browns but eventually decided to stay retired.
In 1996, Phil Simms announced weightlifting at the Summer Olympics for NBC Sports, expanding his broadcasting experience.
In 1998, Phil Simms moved to CBS with the AFC package, initially teaming with Greg Gumbel.
On August 27, 2001, Sports Illustrated considered Phil Simms to be the "Most Underrated Quarterback" in NFL history in their issue entitled, "The Most Overrated and Underrated".
In 2002, Phil Simms co-hosted the Miss Universe pageant with Daisy Fuentes, stepping outside of football broadcasting.
At the end of the 2003 season, Phil Simms's partnership with Greg Gumbel on CBS concluded.
In 2007, Phil Simms made an appearance as himself on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns.
Since 2009, Phil Simms has been a host of Inside the NFL on Showtime with James Brown and Cris Collinsworth.
In February 2010, Phil Simms appeared as himself with Jim Nantz on the How I Met Your Mother episode "Rabbit or Duck".
In February 2010, Phil Simms appeared on The Price Is Right with Jim Nantz to present a Super Bowl XLIV showcase.
On November 13, 2014, Phil Simms appeared uncredited on the episode "Just a Regular Irregular" of the CBS television series Elementary as a consultant to Sherlock Holmes.
As of the 2017 NFL off-season, Phil Simms still held at least 13 Giants franchise records.
Phil Simms left CBS after his contract expired at the end of the 2023 season, marking the end of his tenure there.
In 2024, Phil Simms joined WFAN's Boomer and Gio, expanding his presence in sports broadcasting.
In 2024, Phil Simms left CBS where he was working as a career broadcaster of NFL games.
In 2024, Phil Simms worked on Westwood One as an analyst for select games, continuing his broadcasting career.
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