YA Tittle with Frank Gifford New York Giants

2 aging stars in the twilight of their careers. In 1961 YA Tittle joined the Giants and when Gifford rejoined the team in 1962 both men retired after the 1964 campaign. During that period from 1961 to 1964 the Giants won 3 East Divisional Titles while Tittle proved his career was hardly over with 3 Pro Bowl selections and making the All-Pro team 1962 and 1963. Gifford returned in 1962 after sitting out a year following that hellacious hit he received from Eagles linebacker Chuck Bednarik as a receiver. He made the Pro Bowl in 1963.

YA Tittle 1964 Tulane Game Program

Taken from a public relations game program in 1964. Tittle was entering his 17th NFL season as a New York Giant. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1971.

Y.A. Tittle 1962 New York Giants Topps Football Card

A picture of YA Tittle and his 1962 Topps card, his second season as a New York Giant. That year, with a 12-2 record, he led the Giants to a Eastern Division title and the NFL Championship game against Green Bay.

YA Tittle Giants QB

Cast off by San Francisco in 1960 after being deemed "Too Slow" to run the offense, YA Tittle was traded to New York for Defensive Lineman Lou Cordileone (who couldn't believe he was considered valuable enough for such a swap). Tittle responded by leading the Giants to consecutive NFL title games from 1960 to 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

After 10 seasons with San Francisco Tittle was traded to New York where he replaced anotherfootball legend, Quarterback Charlie Connerly and led the Giants to 3 NFL title games. In his 4 seasons there he made 3 Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team twice. He also led the NFL in touchdown passes with 33 in 1962 and 36 in 1963.

YA Tittle

Some classic images from San Francisco photographer Frank Rippon of YA Tittle (#14) and the 49er offense.

YA Tittle

Some classic images from San Francisco photographer Frank Rippon of YA Tittle (#14) and the 49er offense.

YA Tittle

Setting records at LSU, he was a first round draft pick of Detroit in 1948 but instead signed with the Baltimore Colts of the All-American Football Conference. Passing for over 2500 yards he led the Colts into the playoffs and was named AAFC Rookie of the Year in 1948. Shortly after the NFL and AAFC merged the Colts folded and Tittle was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers where he played for 10 years making 3 Pro Bowls and making the All Pro team in 1957.

YA Tittle

Setting records at LSU, he was a first round draft pick of Detroit in 1948 but instead signed with the Baltimore Colts of the All-American Football Conference. Passing for over 2500 yards he led the Colts into the playoffs and was named AAFC Rookie of the Year in 1948. Shortly after the NFL and AAFC merged the Colts folded and Tittle was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers where he played for 10 years making 3 Pro Bowls and making the All Pro team in 1957.

YA Tittle

Setting records at LSU, he was a first round draft pick of Detroit in 1948 but instead signed with the Baltimore Colts of the All-American Football Conference. Passing for over 2500 yards he led the Colts into the playoffs and was named AAFC Rookie of the Year in 1948. Shortly after the NFL and AAFC merged the Colts folded and Tittle was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers where he played for 10 years making 3 Pro Bowls and making the All Pro team in 1957.

YA Tittle

Setting records at LSU, he was a first round draft pick of Detroit in 1948 but instead signed with the Baltimore Colts of the All-American Football Conference. Passing for over 2500 yards he led the Colts into the playoffs and was named AAFC Rookie of the Year in 1948. Shortly after the NFL and AAFC merged the Colts folded and Tittle was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers where he played for 10 years making 3 Pro Bowls and making the All Pro team in 1957.