David Tyree's circus catch saves Giants
Published 2/4/2008 by Ben Walker, AP National Writer at Boston.com -- Football news
David Tyree stretched every inch of his 6-foot frame, straining as if the whole Super Bowl was at stake. Because in a way, it was. Somehow, with time running out and the ball pinned to his helmet, Tyree held on tight with both hands Sunday. Years from now, New York Giants fans will still wonder how he did it.
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