Tom Coughlin’s 12 mostly glorious years with the Giants
Published Jan. 4, 2016, 2:30 p.m. ET
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Tom Coughlin is introduced as the 16th head coach of the Giants on Jan. 6, 2004.
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With owners Wellington Mara and Bob Tisch
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Coughlin got his franchise quarterback when GM Ernie Accorsi (right) pulled off a draft-day trade for Eli Manning in April 2004.
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Coughlin with his first Giants starting QB, Kurt Warner
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Coughlin shakes hands with Bill Parcells after winning his first meeting with the Cowboys.
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11/13/05–NEW YORK GIANTS VS. MINNESOTA VIKINGS @ Giants Stadium:Going, Going… GIANTS LOSE 24-21: New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin kicks his leg up as he watches Minnesota kicker #1…
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Coughlin gets a hug from running back and sometime antagonist Tiki Barber
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Coughlin takes a Gatorade bath from Michael Strahan on the final day of the 2005 regular season.
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Coughlin was irate during a wild-card loss to the Carolina Panthers on Jan. 8, 2006.
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With Jeremy Shockey
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On the practice field
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Coughlin watches Tim Carter drop a pass during a first-round playoff ouster to the Eagles following the 2006 season.
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Coughlin is united with a new general manager, Jerry Reese, in January 2007.
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New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin talks to players at the end of training camp at the University at Albany in Albany, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/The…
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Coughlin was known for paying tribute to New York’s first responders.
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Coughlin acknowledges Bill Belichick after losing the 2007 season finale to the Patriots … a surprise rematch was weeks away.
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Coughlin’s face turned a memorable shade of red during a freezing cold NFC Championship win at Lambeau Field following the 2007 season.
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Coughlin congratulates kicker Lawrence Tynes, who sealed the win over the Packers.
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At Super Bowl Media Day in Glendale, Ariz.
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Coughlin gets doused by Madison Hedgecock after the Giants prevailed over the Patriots, 17-14, in Super Bowl XLII on Feb. 3, 2008.
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Holding his first Lombardi Trophy
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Riding down the Canyon of Heroes
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The 2008 season was off to a fast start before he had to deal with Plaxico Burress’ shooting incident.
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Andy Reid consoles Coughlin after the Eagles bounced the Giants from the playoffs in January 2009.
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12/13/09 – Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants – Giants head coach Tom Coughlin calling a time out during the 2nd quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford New Jersey.
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Coughlin always got along with boisterous Jets counterpart Rex Ryan.
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Coughlin faced former defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo as Rams head coach early in the 2011 season.
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Coughlin gestures for a field-goal block during a crucial Week 14 win over the Cowboys in 2011.
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Coughlin smiles through the showers after clinching the playoffs on the last day of the 2011 season.
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Coughlin gets a fist bump from Justin Tuck while routing the Packers in the playoffs in January 2012.
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Coughlin leads the Giants contingent off the plane for the Super Bowl in Indianapolis.
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Back in front of the Super Bowl microphones
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Coughlin hoists the hardware after knocking off the Patriots again.
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Coughlin finds his wife, Judy, on the field after the game.
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The Giants were honored by President Obama at the White House in June 2012.
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Coughlin throws out the first pitch before a Yankees game.
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Coughlin takes issue with Bucs coach Greg Schiano after some Victory formation shenanigans during a game in September 2012.
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The 2013 season got off to a disastrous start at 0-6.
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Offensive lineman Chris Snee, who is Coughlin’s son-in-law, joins him for his charitable efforts with the Jay Fund, which fights childhood cancer.
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A classic Coughlin pose got a workout in recent seasons.
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A Coughlin slogan told the story following the 2013 season.
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Coughlin embraces David Wilson after the young running back announced his retirement due to injury in 2014.
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The Ice Bucket Challenge
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Coughlin was paired with a breathtaking new talent in Odell Beckham Jr. in 2014.
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Coughlin, now 69 years old, turned more reflective at times during a bumpy 2015 season.
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Another challenge in 2015 was managing Jason Pierre-Paul’s return from a fireworks injury to his right hand.
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Coughlin strides off the field following a devastating midseason loss to the Jets.
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Coughlin in the thick of a tumultuous Week 15 loss to the Panthers.
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Heading into the tunnel for the final time after Sunday’s loss to the Eagles.
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