EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Tom Coughlin was one of six individuals with significant Giants ties who moved one step closer to election as members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2024.
The others were former players Charlie Conerly, Ottis Anderson, Carl Banks and Everson Walls, plus the late Dan Reeves, the Giants' head coach from 1993-96.
Coughlin, Conerly, Anderson and Banks are all in the Giants’ Ring of Honor.
The four players were among 31 eligible nominees selected by the Hall's seniors committee to advance to the next round of consideration.
Separately, the Hall's coach/contributor committee included Coughlin and Reeves on its list of 29 semifinalists who advanced to the next round. Another semifinalist, the late Marty Schottenheimer, was a Giants assistant coach from 1975-77.
The respective selection committees now will consider the candidates and vote to send 12 seniors and 12 coach/contributors through to the next stage. The results of those reduction votes will be announced July 27.
Coach/contributor committee members will meet Aug. 15 to select one coach or contributor for final consideration for the Class of 2024.
The seniors committee will meet Aug. 22 and may select up to three seniors for final consideration as members of the Hall's 2023 class.
View photos of two-time Super Bowl champion head coach Tom Coughlin.
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin smiles as he stands in the locker room with players Michael Strahan, left, and Eli Manning, right, after their 23-20 overtime win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2008, file photo, New York Giants NFL football head coach Tom Coughlin watches during the first half of the NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Green Bay, Wis. The coldest NFC championship game was the Giants' 23-20 overtime victory at the Packers during the 2007 season. Coughlin's crew had knocked off the top-seeded Cowboys in the divisional round, and his bright red cheeks in the minus-1 temperature with minus-23 wind chill at Lambeau Field provided the image many remember from that game. (AP Photo/David Duprey, File)
New York Giants' head coach Tom Coughlin, center, holds the Vince Lombardi trophy as Michael Strahan, left, and Eli Manning, right, look on during a parade celebrating the Giants Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin gestures as he speaks to the crowd during a ceremony for the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI champions at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Former New York Giants players Antonio Pierce, left, and Jeff Feagles, right, watch as Tom Coughlin holds the Super Bowl trophy during a halftime ceremony of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Detroit Lions Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' head coach Tom Coughlin, center, has water dumped on him by Osi Umenyiora, rear, and Michael Strahan, right, in the final minute against the Oakland Raiders in the fourth quarter of their in NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005. The Giants won, 30-21. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Tom Coughlin smiles as he is introduced as the New York Giants new head coach at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004. Coughlin, 57, succeeds Jim Fassel who was fired following a 4-12 season in which the Giants lost their final eight games. (AP Photo/Mike Derer)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy after winning the NFL Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis
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New York Giants during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday October 9th, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday November 20, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday October 9th, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, left, and quarterback Eli Manning (10) wait for practice to begin during NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y., Friday, Aug. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday January 1, 2012 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, left, congratulates Andre Williams after he scored on a two-point conversion against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, hands the the Vince Lombardi Trophy over to New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin runs onto the field for warmups before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. The Giants won 32-18. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin takes the field prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks to head coach Tom Coughlin during warmups before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs and Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin reacts during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin cheers on his team as they warm up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin watches his team during practice at NFL football training camp, Friday, July 31, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
A stretching New York Giants' Rueben Randle (82) receives a handshake from head coach Tom Coughlin before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. The Panthers won 38-0. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, and New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, meet after an NFL football game Sunday Nov. 15, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Patriots won 27-26. (AP Photo/Gary Hershorn)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin walks off the field after the Giants lost 35-30 to the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, right, greets New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin before an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, center, congratulates quarterback Eli Manning (10) and guard James Brewer (73) after a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin watches quarterbacks and wide receivers run drills at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, left, and Miami Dolphins interim head coach Dan Campbell greet at the end of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Giants defeated the Dolphins 31-24. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin runs on off the field before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin reaches to congratulate Andre Williams, not shown, after Williams scored a touchdown on a 50-yard run against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin waves as he walks off the field after his team's 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin watches player warmups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin looks from the sidelines at this team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin, right, shakes hands with tackle David Diehl (66) during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, center right, holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy, while riding on a float with defensive end Justin Tuck, left, and New York Gov., Andrew Cuomo, center left, and and quarterback Eli Manning, right, during the team's NFL football Super Bowl parade in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. The Giants returned from their Super Bowl win to a celebration the likes that only New York can throw: a ticker-tape parade in the Canyon of Heroes on Broadway, where the city has honored stars for almost a century. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, is congratulated by New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick after the Giants' 21-17 win in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, and defensive end Justin Tuck, center, applaud as head coach Tom Coughlin is introduced to the crowd during a ceremony for the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI champions at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin during NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin applauds after his team scored a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin watches practice during NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 1, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin, left, talks with Osi Umenyiora and Mathias Kiwanuka, right, during training camp at the team's NFL football practice facility Sunday, July 31, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin walks on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. The Giants won the game 31-18. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, center, runs on the field during the first quarter of the NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin greets players before an NFL football game between the Giants and the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Tim Larsen)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)
New York football Giants head coach, Tom Coughlin speaks on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, Friday, June 8, 2012, during a ceremony where President Barack Obama honored the Super Bowl XLVI champions New York Giants . (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin during NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin talks to his team as they warm up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin talks with quarterback Eli Manning (10) during break in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Tom Coughlin, right, gestures while talking to an official in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
NY Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, center, talks with cornerbacks Aaron Ross (31) and Sam Madison (29) after Ross scored on a interception during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, left, and coach Tom Coughlin talk with linebacker Antonio Pierce, right, during the second quarter of an NFL football game Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin congratulates punter Jeff Feagles during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, in Philadelphia. Giants won 36-31. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New York Giants Michael Strahan hugs Giants coach Tom Coughlin during a news conference to discuss Strahan's retirement from football at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Strahan retires after 15 years with the Giants and winning the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Mike Derer)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin shows the fans the Vince Lombardi Trophy at a victory celebration rally Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII on Sunday. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
President Bush shakes hands with New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, left, as Super Bowl XLII most valuable player, quarterback Eli Manning, right, watches, Wednesday, April 30, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, during a photo opportunity honoring the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, left, and head coach Tom Coughlin ride through the Super Bowl parade Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Gary He)
New York Giants' head coach Tom Coughlin, center, holds the Vince Lombardi trophy as Michael Strahan, left, and Eli Manning, right, look on during a parade celebrating the Giants Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, center, holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy, as New York Giants players Michael Strahan, left, and Eli Manning and coach Tom Coughlin, behind Bloomberg, celebrate during a Super Bowl parade in New York on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. The Giants defeated the New England Patriots, 17-14, in Sunday's National Football League championship game. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, center, holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as he celebrates with his coach Tom Coughlin, right, after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
President Barack Obama stands with New York football Giants head coach Tom Coughlin as speaks on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, Friday, June 8, 2012, during a ceremony where the president honored the Super Bowl XLVI champions New York Giants. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, center, holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as he celebrates with his coach Tom Coughlin, right, after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin is doused by his player Madison Hedgecock after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin is doused by his player Madison Hedgecock after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin applauds his players before an NFC divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) and Giants head coach Tom Coughlin celebrate after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, admires the Vince Lombardi Trophy with broadcaster Terry Bradshaw after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin watches during the second half of the NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin reacts during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin shouts to his team during the first half of the NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin kisses the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and head coach Tom Coughlin celebrate as officials confirm Amani Toomers fourth quarter touchdown catch during a football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 in Chicago. The Giants defeated the Bears 21-16(AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin challenges a play during second quarter NFL football against the Houston Texans Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Texans, 14-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin react in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in their football game in Irving, Texas, Monday, Oct. 23, 2006. New York won 36-22. (AP Photo/L.M. Otero)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin looks up at the scoreboard during third quarter NFL football against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Giants' Jim Finn, left, and Derrick Ward, right, look on. The Cowboys beat the Giants, 23-20. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin reacts during first-quarter NFL football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 17-3. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin walks off the field after the Seattle Seahawks beat the Giants, 42-30, in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin celebrates stopping the Philadelphia Eagles on a fourth-and-one yard running play to take over on downs in the fourth quarter of their football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, in Philadelphia. Behind Coughlin is linebacker Chase Blackburn (57). The Giants won, 30-24, in overtime.(AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin, right, shakes hands after presenting a jersey to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at Giants football practice Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin watches action against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin talks to field judge Steve Zimmer (33) during the second quarter against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 44-24. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells, right, shakes hands with New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin after the Giants' 26-10 win in Irving, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. (AP Photo/L.M. Otero)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin directs his team from the sidelines during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 42-19. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants draft pick Eli Manning holds up his new Giants jersey as he poses with coach Tom Coughlin, left, and general manager Ernie Accorsi Saturday, April 24, 2004, in East Rutherford, N.J. The San Diego Chargers chose Manning with the No. 1 pick overall and the Giants swapped their No. 4 pick, quarterback Philip Rivers, and draft picks for Manning. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jessie Armstead and Tom Coughlin show off Michael Strahans framed Jersey during a week 12 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday November 28th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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Jessie Armstead and Tom Coughlin show off Michael Strahans framed Jersey during a week 12 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday November 28th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Former New York Giant coach Tom Coughlin, left, and former quarterback Eli Manning walks onto the field during an event honoring the 2011 New York Giants Super Bowl team during the halftime of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Former New York Giant coach Tom Coughlin, second from right, hugs former quarterback Eli Manning, right, during an event honoring the 2011 New York Giants Super Bowl team during the halftime of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan, left, greets former Giants coach Tom Coughlin during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Former New York Giant coach Tom Coughlin speaks during an event honoring the 2011 New York Giants Super Bowl team during the halftime of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Former New York Giants players Michael Strahan, (92), Antonio Pierce (58), Jeff Feagles (18), and Shaun O'Hara (60) watch as Tom Coughlin, center, holds the Super Bowl trophy during a halftime ceremony of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Detroit Lions Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Coughlin was the Giants' head coach from 2004-15. His signature achievements were the Giants' victories against the New England Patriots in Super Bowls XLII and XLVI. Coughlin was just the second man to coach the Giants for at least 12 seasons. Only Hall of Famer Steve Owen, who reigned for 23 full seasons from 1931-53, led the team for a longer time period. With the Giants, Coughlin was 102-90 in the regular season, and 8-3 in the postseason. The 102 victories are second in franchise history to Owen's 151. Coughlin led the Giants to three NFC East titles and five playoff berths. His eight postseason triumphs tie him with Bill Parcells for the most ever by a Giants coach. Coughlin was the team's wide receivers coach from 1988-90, a tenure that ended with the team's victory in Super Bowl XXV.
In addition, Coughlin was the first coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who began play in 1995. Under Coughlin, the Jaguars were the most successful expansion team in NFL history. Coughlin compiled a 68-60 regular season record (.531), plus a 4-4 mark in the playoffs, including those two trips to the AFC Championship Game. The Jaguars made the playoffs every year from 1996-99, the only expansion team in history to earn four postseason berths in its first five seasons.
Coughlin's 20-year record was 182-157 (.537). The 182 victories are the 12th-highest total in NFL history.
Reeves was the head coach of the Denver Broncos (1981-1992), Giants (1993-96) and Atlanta Falcons (1997-2003). His overall record was 201-174-2 (.536) and he ranks ninth among NFL coaches in career victories.
Reeves won four conference championships in 23 seasons and was a two-time AP NFL Coach of the Year, including in 1993 with the Giants.
In four Giants seasons, Reeves was 31-33 in the regular season and 1-1 in the postseason.
Reeves died on Jan. 1, 2022.
Reeves is one of six coaches to win the NFL Coach of the Year with multiple teams, earning the honor with the Giants in 1993 and the Falcons five years later.
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves looks on during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at 3Com Park at Candlestick Point on October 1, 1995 in San Francisco, California. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves, left, and quarterback Phil Simms, watch David Treadwell kick a field goal in the first quarter during their game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 5, 1993 in Chicago. (AP Photo/John Swart)
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves, left, congratulates linebacker Lawrence Taylor after the last defensive series of the NFC playoff win over the Minnesota Vikings at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, Sunday, Jan. 9, 1994. The Giants won 17-10 and will face the San Francisco 49ers next. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves gives some instructions to his starting quarterback Phil Simms during the third quarter of their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Sept. 12, 1993. The Giants beat the Buccaneers 23-7 for their second win of the season. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves during the Giants 17 - 10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the 1993 NFC Wild Card Playoff Game on Jan. 9, 1994 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves yells from the sidelines in a game against the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, Saturday, Dec. 24, 1994. The Giants won 15-10. They finished the season with a 9-7 record but did not make the playoffs. (AP Photo/John Dunn)
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves looks on during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at 3Com Park at Candlestick Point on October 1, 1995 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 20-6. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves, right, confers with quarterback Phil Simms on the sidelines during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 17, 1993 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) and Kent Graham (10) watch head coach Dan Reeves, left, signal, in a play during morning practice at training camp in Madison, N.J. Aug. 13, 1993. (AP Photo/Daniel Hulshizer)
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves looks on during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at 3Com Park at Candlestick Point on October 1, 1995 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 20-6. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves talks to reporters Friday, Jan. 5, 1995, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Chicago Bears head coach Dave Wannstedt, left, talks with New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves before the start of their game, Sunday, Sept. 5, 1993 in Chicago. (AP Photo/John Swart)
New York Giants coach Dan Reeves argues a call in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in Irving, Texas, Monday, Nov. 7, 1994. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants football coach Dan Reeves watches the New York Knicks play the Detroit Pistons during first period NBA action at New York?s Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants head coach Dan Reeves, left, and quarterback Phil Simms, watch David Treadwell kick a field goal in the first quarter during their game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 5, 1993 in Chicago. Simms lead the team 57-yards to set up the field goal. He completed 24-34 for 277 yards as the Giants defeat. (AP Photo/John Swart)
New York Giants coach Dan Reeves confers with quarterback Phil Simms during the first quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Sept. 19, 1993. Reeves, who came to the Giants from the Denver Broncos, has led the Giants to a 3-0 record in his first season in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants coach Dan Reeves watches from the sidelines in the fourth quarter as the Giants lose 31-9 to the Dallas Cowboys in Irving, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 7, 1993. (AP Photo/Glenn James)
New York Giants coach Bill Parcells, left, has difficulty getting to Denver Broncos coach Dan Reeves for congratulatory handshake after the Giants defeated the Broncos, 39-20 in Super Bowl XXI in Pasadena, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 26, 1987. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
New York Giants coach Bill Parcells (right) talks with Denver Broncos coach Dan Reeves prior to Super Bowl XXI in January 1987. The Giants defeated the Broncos 39 - 20. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Conerly played his entire career with the Giants from 1948-61. His No. 42 jersey was retired by the Giants in 1962.
Conerly was a vital member of the 1956 NFL championship team and led the Giants to the title game in 1958 and '59. He was the NFL Rookie of the Year in 1948, the league's Most Valuable Player in 1959 (when he received the Jim Thorpe Trophy), and a Pro Bowler in 1950 and '56.
In his debut season in 1948, Conerly set Giants rookie records for pass attempts (299), completions (162), passing yards (2,175), and touchdown passes (22) that stood for 71 years until Daniel Jones broke them in 2019.
During his 14 seasons in an era when the forward pass was not nearly as prevalent as it is now, Conerly established Giants records for career passes (2,833), completions (1,418), passing yardage (19,488) and touchdown passes (173), figures that have since been exceeded by Phil Simms and Eli Manning,
Anderson joined the Giants in a midseason trade in 1986 after spending the first six-plus seasons of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals, who selected him with the eighth pick in the 1979 NFL Draft, one spot after the Giants chose Simms.
In 14 seasons, Anderson had 2,562 regular season carries for 10,273 yards and 81 touchdowns, plus 376 receptions for 3,062 yards and five scores. He scored the Giants' final touchdown in their 29-20 rout of Reeves' Broncos in Super Bowl XXI and was the selected the most valuable player in Super Bowl XXV, when he rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown in the Giants' 20-19 victory against Buffalo.
Anderson was a six-time 1,00-yard rusher, including a team-leading 1,023 yards for the Giants in 1989. His 10,273 rushing yards are the 30th-highest total in NFL history.
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)
Banks was the third overall selection in the 1984 draft, by the Giants. He played nine years for the Giants (through the 1992 season) and played one season for Washington and two for Cleveland.
Arguably the best run-stopping linebacker of his generation, Banks was a standout on the teams that won Super Bowls XXI and XXV. He led the 1986 champions with 120 tackles in the regular season and 26 in the postseason, including 10 in Super Bowl XXI. The following season, he was a unanimous All-NFL selection and a starter on the NFC Pro Bowl team. Banks was selected to the NFL's 1980s All-Decade team.
In 173 regular season games, Banks was credited with 860 tackles (642 solo) and had 39.5 sacks and three interceptions, including one he returned 15 yards for a touchdown in 1988. The next year, he scored on a 22-yard reception on a fake field goal pass from Jeff Hostetler in Philadelphia.
Walls joined the Giants as a free agent in 1990 and played 36 regular-season games for them before departing midway through the 1992 season. He spent his first nine NFL seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
In his first season with the Giants, the team won the Super Bowl as Walls started all 19 regular season and postseason games at left cornerback, led the team with six interceptions and 17 passes defensed, scored his first career touchdown on a 28-yard return vs. Washington and contributed 58 tackles.
In the postseason, he picked off a pass and returned it 37 yards vs. Chicago, broke up four passes and contributed seven tackles, the biggest a game-saving open-field takedown of Thurman Thomas on Buffalo's final possession in Super Bowl XXV, which future Hall of Fame coach Bill Belichick, then the Giants' defensive coordinator, called, "the play of the game".
In his career, Walls made three first-team All-Pro teams, four Pro Bowls and led the NFL in interceptions three times.
The following is the full list of former players selected as semifinalists by the seniors committee. Each of them played his last game in professional football no later than the 1998 season:
Anderson, Banks, Conerly, Walls, Ken Anderson, Maxie Baughan, Larry Brown, Mark Clayton, Roger Craig, Henry Ellard, Randy Gradishar, Lester Hayes, Chris Hinton, Cecil Isbell, Joe Jacoby, Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, Mike Kenn, Bob Kuechenberg, George Kunz, Albert Lewis, Jim Marshall, Clay Matthews Jr., Steve McMichael, Eddie Meador, Stanley Morgan, Tommy Nobis, Art Powell, Sterling Sharpe, Steve Tasker, Otis Taylor and Al Wistert.
The full list of semifinalists selected by the coach/contributor committee:
Coughlin, Reeves, Schottenheimer, K.S. "Bud" Adams Jr., Roone Arledge, C.O. Brocato, Alex Gibbs, Ralph Hay, Mike Holmgren, Frank "Bucko" Kilroy, Eddie Kotal, Robert Kraft, Elmer Layden, Jerry Markbreit, Virginia McCaskey, Rich McKay, John McVay, Art Modell, Buddy Parker, Carl Peterson, Art Rooney Jr., Jerry Seeman, George Seifert, Mike Shanahan, Clark Shaughnessy, Seymour Siwoff, Jim Tunney, Lloyd Wells and John Wooten.
View photos of legendary linebacker Carl Banks' career with the Giants both on and off the field.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL on January 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills 20-19.
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) chases Buffalo Bills running back Thurman Thomas (34) during Super Bowl XXV January 27, 1991 in Tampa. The Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills before 73,813 fans at Tampa Stadium. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 10-3 loss to the New Orleans Saints at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 15, 1984.
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is congregated by Mark Collins (25) and Carl Banks (58) after his interception and touchdown run on a Joe Montana pass in the second quarter on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1986 in East Rutherford, N.J. at Giants stadium. The interception helped the Giants beat the San Francisco 49 ers 49-3 in their NFL playoff game. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants on the field during a game from the Giants 1986 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 17-10 win over the New England Patriots at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on November 8, 1987.
New York Giants captains Lawrence Taylor (56) and Carl Banks (58) set for play before Super Bowl XXV on Jan. 27, 1991 in Tampa. The New York Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills 20 - 19. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants on the sideline during a game from the Giants 1990 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 21-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL on November 24, 1991.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham is sacked by New York Giants Carl Banks as he attempts to pass during third quarter NFL action in Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 30, 1985. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants on the field prior to the Giants 21-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL on November 24, 1991.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants on the field during a game from the Giants 1989 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Lawrence Taylor (56) and Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants celebrate a sack by Taylor during the Giants 20-7 win over the San Diego Chargers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on September 14, 1986.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 15-0 win over the Dallas Cowboys at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 16, 1989.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants 1990 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants watches the action from the sideline during a game from the Giants 1990 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during a game from the Giants 1987 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Carl Banks (58) and George Martin (75) of the New York Giants wait for the snap during the Giants 27-21 win over the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 27, 1986.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants on the field during the Giants 39-20 win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 25, 1987.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 35-3 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 12, 1986.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants in the tunnel prior to a game from the Giants 1984 season at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants waits for the snap during the Giants 28-12 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on December 11, 1988.
A pass intended for Seattle Seahawks' Paul Skannis (82) is about to be intercepted by Carl Banks, left, of the New York Giants during second quarter of Nov. 9, 1989 game at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) runs onto the field before a NFC Division Playoff Game against the San Francisco 49ers in East Rutherford, NJ, Jan. 4, 1987. The Giants defeated the 49ers 49-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) looks on during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, NJ, Dec. 4, 1989. The Eagles defeated the Giants 24-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Linebacker Carl Banks (58) of the New York Giants sets for play with a managed nose in 1987. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Linebacker Carl Banks (58) and safety Elvis Patterson of the New York Giants tackles running back Steve Sewell (30) of the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI January 25, 1987 in Pasadena. The New York Giants defeated the Denver Broncos 39 - 20. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Jets quarterback Kyle Mackey is sacked by New York Giants Carl Banks for a six-yard loss in the first quarter of play in East Rutherford, N.J., Aug. 26, 1989. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (59), playing for the NFC, pressures Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar (19), playing for the AFC, during the NFL Pro Bowl, a 15-6 AFC victory on February 7, 1988, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) in action during a 21 - 0 loss to the Chicago Bears in the 1985 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 5, 1986 at Soldier Field in Chicago. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) takes a knee during the 1986 NFC Championship NFL game against the Washington Redskins in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan. 11, 1987. The Giants shutout the Redskins 17-0. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) pass rushes during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs in East Rutherford on November 25, 1984. The Giants defeated the Chiefs 28-27. (AP Photo/Chuck Solomon)
New York Giants, from left, Lawrence Taylor, Jim Burt, Carl Banks, and Eric Dorsey pause during practice at the Giants training camp in Pleasantville, N.Y. on Monday, August 4, 1987. Linebacker Banks returned Monday to training after having been slowed by a pulled hamstring muscle. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham is sacked by New York Giants Carl Banks as he attempts to pass during third quarter NFL action in Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 30, 1985. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) looks on 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)
San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants at Candlestick Park Monday, November 27, 1989. 49ers Beat Giants 34-24. Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) rushes 49er quarterback Joe Montana (16). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells lets out a yell after being drenched by his team as they defeated the Buffalo Bill, 20-19, in Super Bowl XXV Sunday, Jan. 27, 1991 in Tampa. With Parcells is Carl Banks. (AP Photo/Bill Waugh)
New York Giants Carl Banks (58) takes a break during Giants training camp on July 25, 1984. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Washington Redskins George Rogers is pursued by New York Giants Carl Banks as he runs with the ball during first quarter NFC championship action at Giants stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) makes a move during the 1986 NFL season's NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on January 4, 1987 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 49-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Dorsett, right, is hauled down by the New York Giants Carl Banks in the first quarter at Giants Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 6, 1985, East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
New York Giants coach Bill Parcells is carried on the shoulders of Lawrence Taylor (56) and Carl Banks (58) after winning the Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 28, 1991. The Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills, 20-19. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)
Former New York Giants Carl Banks, Mark Bavaro, and George Martin takes part in a halftime ceremony during 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 TE Evan Engram during week 2 game against the Buffalo Bills in East Rutherford, NJ
Former New York Giants Carl Banks, Mark Bavaro, and George Martin takes part in a halftime ceremony during a week 2 regular season game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sunday September 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Former New York Giants Carl Banks, Mark Bavaro, and George Martin takes part in a halftime ceremony during a week 2 regular season game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sunday September 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Bob Papa, Carl Banks
Bob Pay and Carl Banks before a week 8 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday November 1st, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri
Former New York Giants Carl Banks, Mark Bavaro, and George Martin takes part in a halftime ceremony during a week 2 regular season game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sunday September 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Former New York Giants player Carl Banks is honored during a halftime ceremony of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Former New York Giants player Carl Banks listens during a halftime ceremony of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Carl Banks at the 25th anniversary of the 1986 N.Y. Giants win in Super Bowl XXI at halftime of St Louis Rams vs. New York Giants. Monday September 19, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kevin Reece)
Former New York Giants linebackers Lawrence Taylor and Carl Banks talk before a week 2 football game against the Arizona Cardinals on September 14, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, talks with former New York Giants player Carl Banks, right, before the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won the game 21-17. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Former New York Giants player Carl Banks speaks during a halftime ceremony of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Retired New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks watches warmups before play against the Miami Dolphins Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 in a week 14 NFL Monday Night football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Giants won 31 - 24. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Former New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks looks on during a field visit before the NFL week 3 regular season football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 30-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants former player Carl Banks looks on during a ceremony before an NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Former New York Giants' Carl Banks speaks to the fans 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)
