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Tyree an Unlikely Giant Savior

Posted Feb 4, 08 7:34 AM CST in US,  Sports 

(Newser) – Sure, Plaxico Burress' touchdown grab gave the Giants their shocking upset, but the catch of catches, the highlight of highlight reels, was David Tyree's impossible-looking snatch earlier that drive. On third-and-5 with Patriots Rodney Harrison and Asante Samuel looming, Tyree climbed a ladder in midair to come down with a 32-yard gain clutched against his helmet, the AP reports.

Tyree, who also scored the G-men's first touchdown on a 5-yard frozen rope from Eli Manning in the fourth, is an unlikely star. The wide receiver began this season with a broken wrist, and is better known for his special teams play than his catches. Not anymore. "I don't know that there's ever been a bigger play in the Super Bowl," gushed Tom Coughlin.

Source Associated Press

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New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) makes a touchdown catch as New England Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather (31) and Asante Samuel (22) defend during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) makes a 32-yard reception as New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) defends during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) catches a 32-yard pass in the clutches of New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree, right, makes a catch against New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree catches a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) celebrates his 5-yard touchdown catch with teammates, including Ahmad Bradshaw, left, during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University...   (Associated Press)
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