Andy Robustelli who plays end position for the New York Giants, poses in action on Dec. 11, 1956. (Associated Press)

Andy Robustelli, New York Giants player, during a workout on Sept. 11, 1958 in New York. (Associated Press)

Baltimore Colts' quarterback Johnny Unitas (19 ) is rushed and pulled down by Andy Robustelli (81) New York Giants end on Dec. 27,1959 in Baltimore, Md. Tackle came in second quarter of championship game as Unitas tried to pass. Other players are not identified. (Associated Press)

Johnny Unitas, (19), quarterback of the Baltimore Colts is rushed and pulled down by Andy Robustelli, 81, New York Giants end, as he tries to pass in the second quarter of championship game on Dec. 27, 1959 in Baltimore. (Associated Press)

Team photos of the 1961 New York Football Giants, Eastern Division Champions. Top row: Ray Wietecha, Dick Lynch, Rosey Grier, Y.A. Tittle, Pete Hall, Jack Stround, Pat Summerall, Tom Scott, Cliff Livingston, Bob Simms, Rosey Brown, Alex Webster, Andy robustelli, Coach Don Heinrich. Middle row: John Johnson, Sid Moret, Coach Ken Kavanaugh, Coach Ed Kolman, Coach Harland Svare, Erich Barnes, Joe Morrison, Sam Huff, Lee Grosscup, Greg Larson, Jim Patton, Larry Hayes, Zeke Smith, Del Shofner, Kyle Rote, Phil King, Head Coach Al Sherman. Bottom row: Charlie Conerly, Joel Wells, Jim Katcavage, Dick Modzelewski, Don Chandler, Bob Gaiters, Joe Walton, Mickey Walker, Bill Stits, Allen Webb, Darrell Dess, Charles Janerette, Dick Nolan, Gene Johnson, John Dziegiel. (Associated Press)

Charley Conerly gets a lift from teammates, Kyle Rote, left, and Andy Robustelli on Feb. 21, 1948 in New York after announcing his retirement as quarterback for the New York football Giants. (Associated Press)

John McVay, center, is flanked by New York Giants general manager Andy Robustelli, left, and Giants owner Wellington Mara, after signing a two-year contract as Giants head coach in Pleasantville, New York, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1976. (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff)

Former New York Giants quarterback Y. A. Tittle, left, and former New York Giants defensive end Andy Robustelli pose for a picture before the NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)