23 Facts About Phil Simms

1. Phil Simms is a well-known name in the sports field.

2. Phil Simms got drafted into the Kentucky "Pro Football Hall of Fame" in 2011.

3. Phil Simms began his football career since his high school days.

4. Phil Simms is a retired American football player who is well known for playing his entire career for the 'New York Giants'.

5. Phil Simms got inducted into the Kentucky "Pro Football Hall of Fame" in 2011.

6. Phil Simms studied in a Catholic grade school in his early days.

7. Phil Simms started his football career since his high school days.

8. Phil Simms was born in Springfield in the state of Kentucky on November 3, 1954.

9. Phil Simms is a relative of former Vanderbilt quarterback Oliver "Doc" Kuhn and former Kentucky quarterback John Simms "Shipwreck" Kelly.

10. Phil Simms is fond of New Jersey, remarking in 1987; "I wasn't overjoyed about coming to New York.

11. Phil Simms is part of the commentary team, along with his broadcast partner Jim Nantz, in the Madden NFL 13, 25, 15, and 16 video games.

12. Phil Simms added 349 carries for 1,252 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns on the ground.

13. Phil Simms considered playing for the Browns in 1995, but eventually decided to stay retired.

14. Phil Simms was named starter for the 1992 season after beating out Hostetler for the job in preseason.

15. Phil Simms performed well in the strike-shortened 1987 NFL season, finishing with the second highest quarterback rating in the NFC.

16. Phil Simms was voted to the Pro Bowl and named Pro Bowl MVP as he led the NFC to a comeback win over the American Football Conference by throwing three touchdowns.

17. Phil Simms gained a better understanding of NFL defenses, his team's formations, and pass protection schemes, and improved his ability to audible at the line of scrimmage.

18. Phil Simms was runner-up for Rookie of the Year, behind future teammate Ottis Anderson.

19. Phil Simms was the quarterback of the Trojans of Southern High School in Louisville and graduated in 1974.

20. Phil Simms is the father of former NFL quarterback, assistant coach, and current college football analyst Chris Simms, as well as NFL quarterback Matt Simms.

21. Phil Simms finished his career with 33,462 passing yards and has since gone on to be a career broadcaster of NFL games—first as an analyst for ESPN, then as a in-game color commentator with NBC, and currently with CBS.

22. Phil Simms was named to the Pro Bowl for his performances in the 1985 and 1993 seasons.

23. Phil Simms is currently a television sportscaster for the CBS network.