He played one season in the All-America Football Conference for the New York Yankees, then moved in 1950 across town to the New York Giants. Landry was also selected by the New York Giants in the 20th round (184th overall) of the 1947 NFL draft. After the 1949 season, the AAFC folded, and the Yankees were not among the teams absorbed by the NFL.

In 1949, Landry played in the All American Football Conference for the New York Yankees and then next year changed his team to New York Giants as he was already drafted as the ‘future picks’ by the NYG.

Feb 26, 2014 · Landry often is credited with inventing the 4-3 defense, as coordinator of the New York Giants in the 1950s. That’s probably not true — football inventions are a many splendored thing — but the Giants were the first high-profile team to adopt the 4-3 as their base defense.

Dec 17, 2021 · Jones’ behavior prompted Tom Landry to renew his love of the Giants — where he had served as defensive coordinator from 1954 until taking over the expansion Cowboys in 1960 — until his death...

Sep 3, 2011 · With Lombardi overseeing the offense and Landry the defense, the Giants of Gifford, Huff, Brown and Conerly were one of the pillars that the NFL dynasty of today were built on.

Jun 26, 2024 · Before Hall of Famer Tom Landry was the longtime Super Bowl-winning icon as head coach with the Dallas Cowboys, he was a defensive coordinator with the New York Giants, where he spent six...

Feb 12, 2000 · Drafted by the New York Giants in the 20th round (184th overall) of the 1947 NFL draft. When was Tom Landry inducted to the Hall of Fame? Tom Landry was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. What college did Tom Landry attend? Tom Landry attended the University of Texas. When was Tom Landry born?

Dec 29, 2011 · Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry were allowed to shine under the laissez-faire coaching style of New York Giants head coach Jim Lee Howell, center.

Feb 21, 2000 · The Browns had rolled to a 35-10 victory over the Eagles, but New York shut down Cleveland's high-powered attack in a 6-0 win. The 4-3 remains the NFL's standard defensive set. Six years later,...

Thomas Wade Landry (September 11, 1924 – February 12, 2000) was an American football player and coach. Landry won two Super Bowl titles (VI, XII). He was born in Mission, Texas. He played for the New York Giants from 1950 to 1955. He coached the Dallas Cowboys 1960 to …