EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Representatives of the Giants' storied past visited training camp this summer and learned they will receive the franchise's highest honor.
Former running backs Joe Morris, Ottis Anderson and Rodney Hampton and defensive end Leonard Marshall joined the team's post-practice huddle and were introduced by coach Brian Daboll. Giants president and chief executive officer John Mara then informed them they will be inducted into the Giants' Ring of Honor. Mara also announced to the assembled that Ronnie Barnes, the senior vice president of medical services who has been a member of the team's medical staff for 47 years, will join this year's class of inductees.
The final two members of the 2022 Ring of Honor class - defensive back Jimmy Patton and halfback/receiver Kyle Rote - are deceased. Mara had previously contacted family members to inform them of their inclusion.
All seven of the honorees were members of Giants championship teams: Patton and Rote in 1956; Morris in 1986; Anderson and Marshall in 1986 and 1990; Hampton in 1990; and Barnes has been with the organization for all four of its Super Bowl victories. Morris, Marshall and Anderson increase to nine the number of players from the 1986 Super Bowl XXI championship team who are in the Ring of Honor.
"We are proud to add these deserving and legendary figures in Giants history to our Ring of Honor," Mara said. "Each of the players was among the very best at his position to wear a Giants uniform. All of them helped our franchise win championships and enjoy long-term success, as has Ronnie Barnes, who has been an invaluable and beloved member of our organization for decades."
The additions increase the number of honorees in the Ring of Honor to 50. They will be formally added to the ring on Monday, Sept. 26, when the Giants host the Dallas Cowboys in MetLife Stadium.
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Representatives of the Giants' storied past visited practice and learned they will receive the franchise's highest honor.
A look at the new inductees:
Joe Morris, Running Back, 1982-89
Morris joined the Giants in 1982 as a second-round draft choice from Syracuse.
Morris is third in Giants history with 5,296 rushing yards and 1,318 carries, fourth with 48 rushing touchdowns and second with 19 100-yard games. He holds the single-season franchise record with 21 touchdowns in 1985 (four more than anyone else has had in a season).
Morris has the fourth and sixth-highest single-season rushing totals in Giants history, with 1,516 yards in the 1986 championship season and 1,336 yards in 1985. He owns the eighth-highest single-game rushing total (202 vs Pittsburgh on Dec. 21, 1985). Morris also caught 98 passes for 884 yards and two touchdowns.
Morris played in two Pro Bowls. He is the Giants' postseason leader with 140 carries, 550 yards and four touchdowns (the latter tied with Brandon Jacobs).
In 1986, the Giants were 5-2 after a loss in Seattle and coming home to play Washington on a Monday night and then Dallas. Morris rushed for 181 yards and two touchdowns in each game (27-20 and 17-14 victories). They never lost again that season.
View photos of new Giants Ring of Honor inductee Ottis Anderson.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 35-7 win over the Phoenix Cardinals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on September 24, 1989.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants in the tunnel prior to a game from the Giants 1991 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants carries the ball during a game from the Giants 1990 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants carries the ball during a game from the Giants 1991 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 19-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on September 8, 1991.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants carries the ball during a game from the Giants 1990 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants carries the ball during a game from the Giants 1990 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants carries the ball during a game from the Giants 1991 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants on the field prior to the Giants 20-19 win in Super Bowl XXV over the Buffalo Bills at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL on January 27, 1991.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 19-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on September 8, 1991.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants on the field prior to a game from the Giants 1990 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants 1990 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 35-7 win over the Phoenix Cardinals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on September 24, 1989.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants on the field during a game from the Giants 1989 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Ottis Anderson (24) the New York Giants on the field prior to a game from the Giants 1988 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants carries the ball during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL on January 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills 20-19.
Ottis Anderson (24) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 20-17 win over the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 15, 1989.
New York Giants running back Ottis "O.J." Anderson (24) is stopped by Chicago Bears' William "The Refrigerator" Perry in the third quarter of the NFC playoff game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Jan. 14, 1991. The Giants won 31-3. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
Buffalo Bills defensive back Dwight Drane (45) tries to chase down New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) and tackle John Stuart "Jumbo" Elliott (76) look on as running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) watches as running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) gains nine yards of his team-leading 60 yards during third quarter action against the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim, Calif., Nov. 12, 1990. On the same possession Anderson scored on a three-yard touchdown run. New York marched to a 31-7 win to remain unbeaten. (AP Photo/Craig Fuji)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball during the Giants' NFC divisional playoff game against the Chicago Bears Jan. 13, 1991 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) is introduced before a Super Bowl XXV matchup against the Buffalo Bills in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
With teammate Mark Bavaro (89) leading the way, New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) gains nine yards of his team-leading 60 yards during third quarter action against the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim, Calif., Nov. 12, 1990. On the same possession Anderson scored on a three-yard touchdown run. New York marched to a 31-7 win to remain unbeaten. (AP Photo/Craig Fuji)
New York Giant running back Ottis Anderson (24) makes a touchdown run during the third quarter of the Super Bowl XXV to put the Giants ahead on Jan. 27, 1991 in Tampa. Anderson subsequently was named Super Bowl MVP. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
New York Giant runningback Ottis Anderson gives the thumb up sign following his team's win 20-19 over Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV in Tampa Sunday, Jan. 27, 1991. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson rushes for a third quarter touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC playoff game at Giants Stadium, Jan. 7, 1990 in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball as he leaps over Buffalo Bills Kirby Jackson during fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium Sunday, Jan. 27, 1991. Giants Stephen Baker is under Jackson. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New York Giants Ottis Anderson (24) is hit by Dallas Cowboys Ken Norton, left, and Eugene Lockhart, right, in this Dec. 1989 photo in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants running backs Joe Morris (20) and Ottis Anderson (24) get set for the snap in a three point stance during the NFL game against the Denver Broncos on November 23, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 19-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) rushes upfield in Super Bowl XXV on Jan. 27, 1991 in Tampa. The New York Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills 20 - 19. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) talks with Rams cornerback LeRoy Irvin on the field following a 19-13 overtime loss in then1989 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 7, 1990 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) rushes upfield in Super Bowl XXV on Jan. 27, 1991 in Tampa. The New York Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills 20 - 19. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) rushes upfield in Super Bowl XXV on January 27, 1991 in Tampa. The New York Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills 20 - 19. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells and running back Ottis Anderson kiss the Super Bowl XXV Lombardi trophy in Tampa after the Giants 20 - 19 win over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV on January 27, 1991 in Tampa Florida. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) is congratulated by guard William Moore (66) after scoring on a two-yard run during a Super Bowl XXI NFL game against the Denver Broncos in Pasadena, on January 25, 1987. The Giants defeated the Broncos 39-20. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) is seen in action during the NFC championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Jan. 20, 1991, in San Francisco. The Giants defeated the 49ers 15-13. (AP Photo/Tony Tomsic)
Head coach Bill Parcells and running back Otis Anderson of the New York Giants celebrate in the locker room after a 20 - 19 win over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV on January 27, 1991 in Tampat. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants at Candlestick Park Saturday, January 20, 1991. Giants beat 49ers 15-13. Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (34) heads downfield during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 3, 1990 in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game, 7-3. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) catches a pregame pass during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 12, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 35-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants at Candlestick Park Monday, December 3, 1990. 49ers beat Giants 7-3. Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Former New York Giants players Lawrence Taylor, Harry Carson and Ottis Anderson are on the field in uniform before the Giants 41 - 0 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the 2000 NFC Championship Game on January 14, 2001 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Former New York Giants players (left to right) Otis Anderson, Michael Strahan and Phil Simms pose with the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophies prior to a week 1 NFL football game between the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 5, 2012. The Cowboys defeated the giants 24-17. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants Superbowl MVP's Otis Anderson, Michael Strahan, and Phil Simms before a week 1 Wednesday night football game against division rival Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday September 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
Former New York Giants player Otis Anderson holds the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophies prior to a week 1 NFL football game between the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 5, 2012. The Cowboys defeated the giants 24-17. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Former New York Giants players (left to right) Otis Anderson, Michael Strahan and Phil Simms pose with the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophies prior to a week 1 NFL football game between the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 5, 2012. The Cowboys defeated the giants 24-17. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Former New York Giants greats Lawrence Taylor, Harry Carson, and Ottis Anderson are on the field in their Giants uniforms before the Giants 41 - 0 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the 2000 NFC Championship Game on Jan. 14, 2001 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Former New York Giants player Otis Anderson holds the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophies prior to a week 1 NFL football game between the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 5, 2012. The Cowboys defeated the giants 24-17. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Ex-New York Giant Otis Anderson holds a Vince Lombardi trophy before an NFL football game between Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Former New York Giants running back and Super Bowl XXV MVP Ottis Anderson is introduced prior to the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Former New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15), kicker Matt Bahr (9) and running back Ottis Anderson (24) are honored at half time of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Former New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) is honored at half time of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Ex-New York Giant Otis Anderson holds a Vince Lombardi trophy before an NFL football game between Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Ex-New York Giant Otis Anderson holds a Vince Lombardi trophy before an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ex-New York Giant Otis Anderson holds up a Vince Lombardi trophy before an NFL football game between Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Ottis Anderson, Running Back, 1986-1992
Anderson joined the Giants in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on Oct. 8, 1986. He played on the Giants' Super Bowl XXI and XXV championship teams and was voted the MVP of Super Bowl XXV after rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown in the 20-19 victory against the Buffalo Bills. Anderson is one of only four running backs in NFL history to score rushing touchdowns in two Super Bowls and win Super Bowl MVP (Franco Harris and John Riggins accomplished that before Anderson, and Emmitt Smith did afterward).
In 83 regular-season games with the Giants, Anderson had 704 rushing attempts for 2,274 yards and 35 touchdowns (the sixth-highest total in franchise history). He added 77 receptions for 567 yards.
After rushing for a total of 214 yards in his first two Giants seasons, Anderson became the team's primary back in 1989 (a season Morris missed due to a broken foot). He was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year after scoring a career-high 14 touchdowns while running for 1,023 yards on 325 carries.
View photos of new Giants Ring of Honor inductee Rodney Hampton.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on September 19, 1993.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants carries the ball during a game from the Giants 1993 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 27-17 loss to the San Diego Chargers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 23, 1995.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 17-13 loss to the Oakland Raiders at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 12, 1995.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants on the field prior to the Giants 20-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 12, 1993.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants on the field during the Giants 17-10 wildcard game win over the Minnesota Vikings Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on January 9, 1994.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants carries the ball during a game from the Giants 1995 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants carries the ball during the Giants 31-21 win over the Phoenix Cardinals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 11, 1992.
Running back Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants hauls in a 27 yard pass as Bill Bates of the Dallas Cowboys tries to bring him down in the fourth quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 1, 1990. Hampton shook off Bates' tackle and scored a touchdown on the play. The Giants won 31-17. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Dave Brown, left, running back Rodney Hampton, center, and center Brian Williams (59) celebrate Hampton's five-yard touchdown in the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sept. 24, 1995. Hampton scored four touchdowns in the Giants 5-29 win over the Saints. (AP Photo/Kevin Larkin)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) carries the ball against the San Diego Chargers in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 23, 1995. The Chargers defeated the Giants 27-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) in game action against the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 2, 1994. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 16-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Divisional Playoff in San Francisco, CA, Jan. 15, 1994. The 49ers defeated the Giants 44-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) carries the ball against the San Diego Chargers in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 23, 1995. The Chargers defeated the Giants 27-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Divisional Playoff in San Francisco, CA, Jan. 15, 1994. The 49ers defeated the Giants 44-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) carries the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 12, 1993. The Giants defeated the Colts 20-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Tony Siragusa (98) attempts a tackle New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 12, 1993. The Giants defeated the Colts 20-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) carries the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 12, 1993. The Giants defeated the Colts 20-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) carries the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 12, 1993. The Giants defeated the Colts 20-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) and fullback Jarrod Bunch (33) in game action against the Indianapolis Colts in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 12, 1993. The Giants defeated the Colts 20-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) in action in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 12, 1993. The Giants defeated the Colts 20-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Running back Rodney Hampton of the New York Giants becomes airborne as he runs over Bryan Cox (51) of the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Fla., Dec. 5, 1993. Also pictured is Jarrod Bunch (33) of the Giants. (AP Photo/Wayne Fleisher)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) in game action in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 12, 1993. The Giants defeated the Colts 20-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) in action in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 12, 1993. The Giants defeated the Colts 20-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) carries the ball against the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 2, 1994. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 16-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) in action in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 2, 1994. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 16-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) in game action in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 12, 1993. The Giants defeated the Colts 20-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) in action against the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 2, 1994. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 16-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
NFC running back Rodney Hampton of the New York Giants carries the football during the NFC's 23-20 overtime loss to the AFC in the 1993 NFL Pro Bowl played on February 7, 1993 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
New York Giants Rodney Hampton (27) powers his way past Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hardy Nickerson en route to the Giants second touchdown of the day during the second quarter of their game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sept. 12, 1993. (AP Photo/Mike Derer)
Running back Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants is grabbed around the waist by linebacker Dante Jones (53) of the Chicago Bears as Richard Dent (95) left, prepares to finish him off at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 5, 1993. Hampton lost six yards on the play. (AP Photo/John Swart)
Running back Rodney Hampton (27) of the New York Giants is grabbed around the waist by linebacker Dante Jones (53) of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 5, 1993. Hampton lost six yards on the play. (AP Photo/John Swart)
San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants at Candlestick Park Saturday, January 15, 1994. 49ers beat Giants 44-3. San Francisco 49ers linebacker Bill Romanowski (53) tackles New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1995, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1995, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants Rodney Hampton(27) during a game from his 1995 season with the New York Giants. Hampton played for 8 years all with the Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants Rodney Hampton (27), in action during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on October 18, 1992 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California, The Rams beat the Giants 38-17.(AP Photo/David Durochik)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1995, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Washington Redskins, Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) runs the ball during the NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on Dec. 23, 1995 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chargers won the game 27-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants Rodney Hampton (27) during a game from his 1995 season with the New York Giants. Rodney Hampton played for 8 seasons, all with the Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Washington Redskins, Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants Rodney Hampton(27) during a game from his 1995 season with the New York Giants. Hampton played for 8 years all with the Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants Rodney Hampton(27) during a game from his 1995 season with the New York Giants. Hampton played for 8 years all with the Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants Rodney Hampton(27) during a game from his 1993 season with the New York Giants. Hampton played for 8 years all with the Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants Rodney Hampton(27) during a game from his 1993 season with the New York Giants. Hampton played for 8 years all with the Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants Rodney Hampton(27) during a game from his 1995 season with the New York Giants. Hampton played for 8 years all with the Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) dives for extra yardage while running the ball during the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 17, 1995 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game 14-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants Rodney Hampton(27) during a game from his 1993 season with the New York Giants. Hampton played for 8 years all with the Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) reaches out his hands to take a handoff on a running play during the 1995 NFL regular season football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 17, 1995 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game 14-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants Rodney Hampton(27) in action during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California on October 16, 1994. The Rams beat the Giants 17-10. Rodney Hampton played for 8 years all with the Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler.(AP Photo/David Durochik)
New York Giants Rodney Hampton (27) during a game from his 1991 season with the New York Giants. Hampton played for 8 seasons all with the Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) carries the football during a 17-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the 1993 NFC Wild Card Playoff Game on January 9, 1994 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants at Candlestick Park Monday, December 3, 1990. 49ers beat Giants 7-3. Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
New York Giants Rodney Hampton(27) during a game from his 1993 season with the New York Giants. Hampton played for 8 years all with the Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chris Doleman (56) stops New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) during the Vikings 17 - 10 loss in the 1993 NFC Wild Card Playoff Game on Jan. 9, 1994 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. ( Al Messerschmid tvia AP)
New York Giants Rodney Hampton(27) during a game from his 1993 season with the New York Giants. Hampton played for 8 years all with the Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)
San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants at Candlestick Park Sunday, October 1, 1995. 49ers beat Giants 20-6. New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Former New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton smiles as he walks onto the field during a 25 year anniversary celebration at halftime of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Former NFL player Rodney Hampton announces that the New York Giants selects Oklahoma's Sterling Shepard as the 40th pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL football draft, Friday, April 29, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Former New York Giants players Rodney Hampton (L) and Otis 'O.J.' Anderson before an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Former New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton smiles as he walks onto the field during a 25 year anniversary celebration at halftime of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Former NFL football players Isaac Bruce, right, Rodney Hampton, center, and Amani Toomer, left, respond to questions during an interview Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Rodney Hampton, Running Back, 1990-97
Hampton was the Giants' first-round draft choice in 1990 and played his entire eight-year career (104 regular-season games) for the team.
Hampton is second in Giants history with 6,897 rushing yards and 1,824 carries. He had five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons (1991-95) and is third with 17 100-yard games and 49 rushing touchdowns.
Hampton is one of eight players in Giants history with at least 3,000 rushing yards and 100 receptions (Morris missed by two catches) and one of eight with 3,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards.
The Giants won Super Bowl XXV in his rookie season, but Hampton was unable to play in the game after suffering a fractured fibula in the divisional round game against Chicago. He later played in three postseason games, amassing 194 rushing yards, eight catches and two touchdowns. In a wild card victory against Minnesota on Jan. 9, 1994, Hampton carried 33 times for 161 yards, matching the Giants' postseason records set by Rob Carpenter in 1981. Hampton's 51-yard run in that game is the longest in Giants playoff history.
View photos of new Giants Ring of Honor inductee Leonard Marshall.
New York Giants defense Lawrence Taylor (56), Erik Howard (74) and Leonard Marshall (70) jubilate over Denver broncos quarterback John Elway after he was sacked by George Martin (75) for safety in second quarter of Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif. Sunday Jan. 25, 1987. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin)
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway gets pressure from New York Giants Leonard Marshall (70) and Jim Burt (64) during the second quarter of Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Gary Hogeboom (14) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall for a loss of ten yards in the third quarter, Nov. 4, 1984 at Irving, Texas. New York won the game 19-7. (AP Photo/Nuri Vallbona)
The ball pops free as Washington Redskins quarterback Jay Schroeder is hit by Giants Leonard Marshall while trying to pass during the third quarter of NFC Championship game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. Redskins recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
New York Giants end Leonard Marshall celebrates his second quarter sack of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Krammer in Monday's 24-14 win at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 31, 1989. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
San Francisco 49er running back Roger Craig runs with the ball for a gain of a yard as New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall grabs hold during the first quarter of their NFL game at Candlestick Park, Nov. 27, 1989. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) sacks scrambling Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann (7) during the NFL football game on October 20, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jim Everett (11) takes a hard hit from New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) after throwing a pass during the Rams 19-13 overtime victory in the 1989 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 7, 1990 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) sets to throw a pass before taking a hit from New York Giants defensive tackle Leonard Marshall (70) during a 39 - 20 loss in Super Bowl XXI on Jan. 25, 1987 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) looks on during the NFL NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 29, 1985 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Marshall (70) and Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) get set for the snap during the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on December 20, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 55-24. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) throws a pass as Leonard Marshall (70) rushes and tries to deflect it during Super Bowl XXI Jan. 25, 1987, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The NY Giants defeated the Denver Broncos 39–20. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
Defensive tackle Leonard Marshall (70) of the New York Giants rushes quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI January 25,1987 in Pasadena. The Giants defeated the Broncos 39- 20. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) pressures Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon (9) during the 1985 NFC Divisional Playoff Game in Chicago, Jan. 5, 1986. The Bears shutout the Giants 21-0. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Irv Pankey (75) lead blocks for Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) as New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) gives chase during the NFL football game against the New York Giants on Nov. 10, 1985 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 24-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) during the Giants 20 to 19 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV on January 27, 1991 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) during the Giants 20 to 19 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV on January 27, 1991 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) has a hearty holiday laugh with New York Giants long time lineup announcer Cy Fraser before the 1989 NFL regular season football game against the Los Angeles Raiders on Dec. 24, 1989 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 34-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) celebrates a 7 yard sack of Bills quarterback Jim Kelly (12) during the Giants 20 to 19 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV on January 27, 1991 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Marshall (70) warms up during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 27, 1989, in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game, 34-24. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Leonard Marshall, Defensive End, 1983-92
Marshall joined the Giants as a second-round draft choice out of LSU in 1983 and played in 149 regular-season games and 11 postseason games for the team. He played on the Giants' Super Bowl XXI and XXV title teams and was a Pro Bowler in 1985-86, when he totaled 27.5 sacks.
Marshall was credited with 660 tackles (388 solo). His 79.5 career regular-season sacks place him third in franchise history, behind two Pro Football Hall of Famers: Michael Strahan (141.5) and Lawrence Taylor (132.5, not counting Taylor's 9.5 sacks as a rookie in 1981, the year before they became an official stat).
In 11 postseason games, Marshall recorded 7.0 sacks, which is second in Giants history after Strahan's 9.5. Taylor had 6.5 postseason sacks. Marshall collected 3.0 sacks in both the 1986 and 1990 postseasons, when the Giants won the Super Bowl.
View photos of new Giants Ring of Honor inductee Jimmy Patton.
New York Giants Hall of Fame safety Emlen Tunnell (45) and safety Jim Patton (20) defend a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers halfback Ray Matthews (25) during an NFL game in Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 4, 1956. The Giants defeated the Steelers 17-14. (AP Photo/Pro Football Hall of Fame)
Halfback Jim Patton of the New York Football Giants, poses at the teams training camp, in Fairfield, Connecticut on Sept. 3, 1963. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Jimmy Patton, Defensive Back, 1955-66
Patton was an eighth-round draft choice in 1955 who went on to become one of the great defensive backs in franchise history. He played on the 1956 championship team and on teams that advanced to the title game in 1958, 59 and 61-63.
Patton was a five-time first-team All-Pro (1958-62), a second-team All-Pro in 1963, and a five-time Pro Bowler (1958-62). His 52 interceptions are second in Giants history, 11 more than No. 3 Spider Lockhart. Patton led the NFL with 11 interceptions in 1958, which ties Otto Schelbacher (1951) for the franchise single-season record. His 712 yards on interception returns are second in Giants history to Emlen Tunnell's 1,240.
Patton also recovered 15 fumbles and returned 37 punts and 28 kickoffs, scoring once on each.
December 22 will be the 50th anniversary of his death at age 39 in an auto accident in Georgia.
View photos of new Giants Ring of Honor inductee Kyle Rote.
Eagles' Jim Carr (21) is too late to prevent completion of a George Shaw pass to Kyle Rote (44) of the Giants in first period of Philadelphia -New York game at New York's Yankee Stadium on Nov. 20, 1960. It was a 47-yard aerial that carried Giants to Eagles' two-yard line. Eagles won a 17-10 come-from-behind victory. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Kyle Rote, New York Giant halfback, shown in practice at the Polo Grounds in New York Oct. 14, 1952. (AP Photo)
Kyle Rote, halfback for the New York Giants Sept 19, 1951. (AP Photo)
New York Giants halfback Kyle Rote catches a 22 yard pass from Charley Conerly, not shown, and carries Philadelphia Eagles Eddie Bell (81) into the end zone with him, to score the last Giants touchdown in the third period of their game Nov. 20, 1955 at the Polo Grounds in New York City. Other Eagles defenders are Linebacker Wayne Robinson (52) and Bob Hudson (42). The Giants won 31-7. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Kyle Rote, halfback for the New York Giants in action Oct. 24, 1951 at the Polo Grounds in New York. (AP Photo)
Kyle Rote of the New York football Giants, is pictured during workout at the Polo Grounds in New York, Oct. 24, 1951. (AP Photo/Dan Grossi)
Kyle Rote of the New York football Giants, is pictured during workout at the Polo Grounds in New York, Oct. 24, 1951. (AP Photo/Dan Grossi)
Kyle Rote, halfback for the New York Giants in action Oct. 24, 1951 at the Polo Grounds in New York. (AP Photo)
Kyle Rote, halfback for the New York Giants Oct. 24, 1951 at the Polo Grounds in New York. (AP Photo)
New York Giants running back Kyle Rote (44) and fullback Alex Webster (29) listen to head coach Allie Sherman during the 1961 NFL Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Dec. 31, 1961. The Packers defeated the Giants 37-0. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Kyle Rote, Halfback-Wide Receiver, 1951-61
Rote was the first overall selection in the 1951 NFL Draft. He played on the 1956 championship team and in the 1958, '59 and '61 title games.
Rote played two years at running back before switching to wide receiver because of a knee injury.
He was selected to four Pro Bowls (1953-56) and was a two-time second-team All-Pro (1956 and 1960).
Rote is second in Giants history with 48 touchdown receptions, 13th with 300 catches and seventh with 4,797 receiving yards (he was the franchise leader in all three categories when he retired). He also rushed for 871 yards and four scores before switching from running back to wide receiver.
Rote was the Giants' backfield coach in 1962-63 before beginning a long career in broadcasting.
View photos of new Giants Ring of Honor inductee Ronnie Barnes.
New York Giants head athletic trainer Ronnie Barnes takes part in a week 15 regular season game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on Sunday December 15, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Trainer Ronnie Barnes of the New York Giants, left, tends to Myron Guyton (29) during a game from the Giants 1991 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Trainer Ronnie Barnes of the New York Giants on the sideline during a game from the Giants 1985 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Trainer Ronnie Barnes of the New York Giants tends to an injured player during a game from the Giants 1988 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Lawrence Taylor (56) of the New York Giants is tended to by trainer Ronnie Barnes, after being injured during a game from the Giants 1988 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Ronnie Barnes of the New York Giants tends to Everson Walls (28) during a game from the Giants 1991 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Keith Hamilton (75) of the New York Giants is tended to by Ronnie Barnes during the Giants 31-24 win over the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on September 6, 1998.
Doug Riesenberg (72) of the New York Giants is tended to by trainer Ronnie Barnes prior to the Giants 24-15 win over the Washington Redskins at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC on October 29, 1995.
Willie Beamon (21) of the New York Giants is tended to by trainers during a game from the Giants 1994 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Adrian White (36) of the New York Giants is helped off the field by Ronnie Barnes during a game from the Giants 1991 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Phil Simms (11) of the New York Giants is helped off the field by Ronnie Barnes, left, and Dr. Russell Warren during a game from the Giants 1990 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Trainer Ronnie Barnes of the New York Giants tends to an injured play during the Giants 21-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL on November 24, 1991.
Trainer Ronnie Barnes and Dr. Russell Warren of the New York Giants help Mark Collins (25) off the field during the Giants 31-3 win over the Chicago Bears in the 1990 Divisional Playoff Game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on January 13, 1991.
Trainer Ronnie Barnes of the New York Giants, left, tends to a player during the Giants 24-14 win over the Washington Redskins at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in Washington D.C. on December 7, 1986.
Trainer Ronnie Barnes, right, and Dr. Russell Warren of the New York Giants tend to a player during a game from the Giants 1986 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Trainer Ronnie Barnes of the New York Giants aides William Roberts (66) during the Giants 24-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, PA on October 21, 1984.
Trainer Ronnie Barnes of the New York Giants on the field during a game from the Giants 1984 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Ronnie Barnes and Dr Russell Warren of the New York Giants tend to an injured player during a game from the Giants 1984 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Trainer Ronnie Barnes of the New York Giants aides players in a timeout during a game from the Giants 1984 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Trainer Ronnie Barnes of the New York Giants on the sideline during the Giants 24-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, PA on October 21, 1984.
Trainer Ronnie Barnes of the New York Giants aides William Roberts (66) during the Giants 24-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, PA on October 21, 1984.
Curtis McGriff (76) of the New York Giants is helped onto a cart by Ronnie Barnes during a game from the Giants 1981 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Former New York Giant Pepper Johnson talks with Ronnie Barnes during training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Sunday August 14, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Mike Friede (88) of the New York Giants is carried off the field by trainer Ronnie Barnes and Dr. Kim Sloan during the Giants 23-7 loss to the St Louis Cardinals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 30, 1980.
Ronnie Barnes during minicamp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Thursday June 10, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants athletic trainer Ronnie Barnes during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants head trainer Ronnie Barnes tends to an injured player during training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Sunday August 14, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Ronnie Barnes during organized team activity at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Thursday May 19, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Ronnie Barnes during a preseason NFL football game against New England Patriots on Thursday August 11, 2022 in Foxborough, MA
Ronnie Barnes before a week 4 football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 3, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana
New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas (24) gets looked at by trainers Ronnie Barnes and Byron Hansen during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Monday August 22, 2011 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
Ronnie Barnes before a preseason NFL football game against New England Patriots on Thursday August 11, 2022 in Foxborough, MA
New York Giants head trainer Ronnie Barnes during training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday July 29, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Ronnie Barnes watches practice during a NFL minicamp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Saturday May 15, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Ronnie Barnes during a preseason NFL football game against New England Patriots on Thursday August 11, 2022 in Foxborough, MA
New York Giants athletic trainer Ronnie Barnes runs on to the field to assist an injured player during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium onOctober 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Ronnie Barnes during organized team activity at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday June 3, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Ronnie Barnes during training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday August 8, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants senior vice President of medical services Ronnie Barnes during minicamp practice at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Thursday June 10, 2021 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Head Athletic trainer Ronnie Barnes during a NFL minicamp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday May 14, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants director of medical services Ronnie Barnes watches practice during NFL football mini camp at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Saturday May 15, 2021 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants Vice President of medical services Ronnie Barnes during OTA practice on Tuesday May 28, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive lineman Markus Kuhn (78) gets helped off the field by trainers Byron Hansen and Ronnie Barnes during a week 10 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants Vice President of medical services Ronnie Barnes during an OTA practice at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Wednesday June 2, 2021 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants director of medical services Ronnie Barnes during a NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday Dec.20, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants trainers Ronnie Barnes and Leigh Weiss carry injured safety Stevie Brown (27) off the field during a preseason football game against the New York Jets on August 24, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin talks with Senior Vice president of Medical service Ronnie Barnes during New York Giants OTA practice on Wednesday May 30, 2012 at the Timex Performance Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn is helped off the field by VP of medical services Ronnie Barnes after getting injured against the Carolina Panthers in a week 1 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday September 12, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese talks with head coach Tom Coughlin and Vice president of medical services Ronnie Barnes following practice at football minicamp on June 16, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants director of Medical Services Ronnie Barnes tends to injured player Osi Umenyiora (72) against the Philadelphia Eagles during a NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday November 1, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants head athletic trainer Ronnie Barnes takes part in a week 2 regular season game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sunday September 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants trainers Ronnie Barnes and Steve Kenelly attend to injured player Barry Cofield (96) during the game against their NFC East rival Washington Redskins during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday September 13, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks to Ronnie Barnes before he announces his retirement to the media after after 16 seasons with the New York Giants at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday January 23rd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New
Ronnie Barnes, Sr. Vice President of Medical Services, 1976-present
Barnes has been with the Giants organization since 1976 and the team's head athletic trainer since 1980. He was promoted to the position of Vice President of Medical Services in 2003 and to Senior Vice President in 2011. During his 47 seasons with the team, Barnes has treated, counseled and befriended hundreds of players, coaches and staffers.
One of the most respected athletic trainers in professional sports, Barnes was elected to the National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame in June 1999. In 2002, he was voted the Athletic Trainer of the Year by NFL physicians.
That same year, his alma mater, East Carolina University, honored Barnes for his many contributions to the school by opening the Ronnie Barnes African American Resource Center at the school's Joyner Library. The 5,200-square foot resource center collects materials about the legacy and future of African Americans in eastern North Carolina and the Southeast. It includes books, software, journals and collections of works on such influential figures as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X.
Barnes was the first African American graduate of the Sports Medicine Department at ECU. He has since been elected to the East Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame and been named a winner of the Outstanding Alumni Award.
On March 20, 2004, Barnes was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at Fike High School in North Carolina.
In January 2019, Barnes was presented with a lifetime achievement award by the Fritz Pollard Alliance, a foundation which promotes diversity and minority hiring throughout the NFL, a cause Barnes has long fervently supported.
In the spring of this year, Barnes was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
Since becoming the Giants' head athletic trainer, Barnes has twice been voted National Professional Trainer of the Year by the National Athletic Trainers Association. He served on the NATA board of certification for 10 years. Barnes is the past president of the NATA Research and Education Foundation. He is a member of the NFL Subcommittee on Mild Brain Trauma. Barnes recently completed a seven-year term as President of the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society. In June of 1996, he was awarded the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. In 1999, Barnes and his assistants won the Ed Block Courage Award as the NFL Athletic Training Staff of the Year.
Barnes has lectured nationally and internationally on sports medicine. He wrote a popular textbook in the medical field called Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Third Edition. He was named the March of Dimes Man of the Year in 1994.
In addition to his duties with the Giants, Barnes is a member of the Hospital for Special Surgery Board of Advisors.
Giants in the Ring of Honor:
Class of 2010
Tim Mara, Wellington Mara, Jack Mara, Bob Tisch, George Young, Steve Owen, Jim Lee Howell, Bill Parcells, Mel Hein, Ken Strong, Tuffy Leemans, Emlen Tunnell, Frank Gifford, Rosie Brown, Sam Huff, Andy Robustelli, Y.A. Tittle, Harry Carson, Lawrence Taylor, Al Blozis, Charlie Conerly, Dick Lynch, Joe Morrison, Pete Gogolak, George Martin, Phil Simms., Michael Strahan, Jessie Armstead, Amani Toomer, Tiki Barber
Class of 2011
Alex Webster, Brad Van Pelt, Carl Banks, Mark Bavaro, Dave Jennings
Class of 2015
Chris Snee, Osi Umenyiora, John Johnson, Jack Lummus
Class of 2016
Tom Coughlin, Ernie Accorsi, Justin Tuck
Class of 2021
Eli Manning
Class of 2022
Joe Morris, Ottis Anderson, Rodney Hampton, Leonard Marshall, Jimmy Patton, Kyle Rote, Ronnie Barnes
View photos of all 50 members inducted into the New York Giants Ring of Honor.
Ottis Anderson - Running Back (1986-1992)
Ronnie Barnes - Head Athletic Trainer (1976-current)
Rodney Hampton - Running Back (1990-1997)
Leonard Marshall - Defensive Lineman (1983-1992)
Joe Morris - Running Back (1982-1988)
Jimmy Patton - Safety (1955-1966)
Kyle Rote - Running Back/Wide Receiver (1951-1961)
Tim Mara - Owner
Wellington Mara - Owner
Jack Mara - Owner
Bob Tisch - Owner
George Young - General Manager (1979-1997)
Steve Owen - Offensive Tackle (1926-1931, 1933), Head Coach (1930-1953)
Jim Lee Howell - Head Coach (1954-1960), Director of Player Personnel (1960-1981)
Bill Parcells - Head Coach (1983-1990)
Frank Gifford - Halfback/Fullback (1952-1964)
Harry Carson - Linebacker (1976-1988)
Lawrence Taylor - Outside Linebacker (1981-1993)
Phil Simms - Quarterback (1979-1993)
Michael Strahan - Defensive End (1993-2007)
George Martin - Defensive End (1975-1988)
Sam Huff - Linebacker (1956-1969)
Y.A. Tittle - Quarterback (1961-1964)
Jessie Armstead - Outside Linebacker (1993-2003)
Amani Toomer - Wide Receiver (1996-2008)
Tiki Barber - Running Back (1997-2006)
Ken Strong - Halfback/Fullback/Kicker (1933-1939, 1944-1947)
Pete Gogolak - Kicker (1966-1974)
Andy Robustelli - Defensive End (1956-1964), Defensive Coordinator (1962-1964), General Manager (1974-1978)
Tuffy Leemans - Tailback/Fullback (1936-1943)
Al Blozis - Offensive Tackle (1942-1944)
Mel Hein - Center (1931-1945)
Roosevelt Brown - Offensive Tackle (1953-1965)
Emlen Tunnell - Safety (1948-1958)
Charlie Conerly - Quarterback (1948-1961)
Dick Lynch - Cornerback (1959-1966)
Joe Morrison - Halfback/Fullback (1959-1972)
Alex Webster - Halfback/Fullback (1955-1964), Head Coach (1969-1973)
Brad Van Pelt - Linebacker (1973-1983)
Carl Banks - Linebacker (1984-1992)
Mark Bavaro - Tight End (1985-1990)
Dave Jennings - Punter (1974-1984)
John Johnson - Athletic Trainer (1948-2007)
Osi Umenyiora - Defensive End (2003-2012)
Chris Snee - Guard (2004-2013)
Jack Lummus
Tom Coughlin - Head Coach (2004-2015)
Justin Tuck - Defensive End (2005-2013)
Ernie Accorsi - General Manager (1998-2006)
Eli Manning - Quarterback (2004-2019)
