The offensive backfield that got the New York Giants to three consecutive trips to the NFL Championship Title Game in 1961, 1962 & 1963 - but lost all three times. From left to right: YA Tittle (#14), Alex Webster (#29), Frank Gifford (#16) & Phil King (#24)
YA Tittle, Alex Webster, Frank Gifford & Phil King of the New York Giants Early 1960s NFL Backfield
Giants runner Frank Gifford (#16) turns upfield as Jesse Thomas (#40) of the Colts works in vain to stop him. Fellow Giants Bill Austin (#60), Ray Wietecha (#55) & Alex Webster (#29) lead interference in this 1957 Colts-Giant showdown.
Frank Gifford, Ray Wietecha & Alex Webster in 1957 Giants vs Colts
The league's #3 leading rusher in 1961 with 928 yards, Alex Webster carries against the Redskins.
NY Giants runner Alex Webster in 1961
Still the #5 All-Time Leading Rusher in New York Giants History. Alex Webster is also currently the Giants #10 All-Time leading Touchdown scorer as well.
Alex Webster
Picture from 1957. Alex Webster finished his 10-year career with the Giants with 4638 yards on 1196 attempts (a 3.9 average) and 39 touchdowns. He also had 240 catches and 2679 yards, a 11.2 average-yards-per-catch and 17 receiving toucdowns.
Alex Webster - 1957 New York Giants
The Giants leading scorer in 1956 Alex Webster had 7 rushing touchdowns and 3 receiving touchdowns.
Alex Webster 1956 New York Giants Running Back
Originally an 11th round draft of the Washington Redskins out of North Carolina State. He opted to go to the Canadian Football league and played for the Montreal Alouettes for 2 seasons. After joining the Giants in 1955 he led the team in rushing and would remain a major player for New York until 1964 making the Pro Bowl in 1958 and 1961 while helping the Giants to 6 Division Championships. At present he is still the #5 All Time leading rusher for the Giants with 4638 yards. He was inducted into New York Giants Ring of Honor in 2011.
Alex Webster
Originally an 11th round draft of the Washington Redskins out of North Carolina State. He opted to go to the Canadian Football league and played for the Montreal Alouettes for 2 seasons. After joining the Giants in 1955 he led the team in rushing and would remain a major player for New York until 1964 making the Pro Bowl in 1958 and 1961 while helping the Giants to 6 Division Championships. At present he is still the #5 All Time leading rusher for the Giants with 4638 yards. He was inducted into New York Giants Ring of Honor in 2011.
Alex Webster
Originally an 11th round draft of the Washington Redskins out of North Carolina State. He opted to go to the Canadian Football league and played for the Montreal Alouettes for 2 seasons. After joining the Giants in 1955 he led the team in rushing and would remain a major player for New York until 1964 making the Pro Bowl in 1958 and 1961 while helping the Giants to 6 Division Championships. At present he is still the #5 All Time leading rusher for the Giants with 4638 yards. He was inducted into New York Giants Ring of Honor in 2011.
Alex Webster
Originally an 11th round draft of the Washington Redskins out of North Carolina State. He opted to go to the Canadian Football league and played for the Montreal Alouettes for 2 seasons. After joining the Giants in 1955 he led the team in rushing and would remain a major player for New York until 1964 making the Pro Bowl in 1958 and 1961 while helping the Giants to 6 Division Championships. At present he is still the #5 All Time leading rusher for the Giants with 4638 yards. He was inducted into New York Giants Ring of Honor in 2011.
Alex Webster
Originally an 11th round draft of the Washington Redskins out of North Carolina State. He opted to go to the Canadian Football league and played for the Montreal Alouettes for 2 seasons. After joining the Giants in 1955 he led the team in rushing and would remain a major player for New York until 1964 making the Pro Bowl in 1958 and 1961 while helping the Giants to 6 Division Championships. At present he is still the #5 All Time leading rusher for the Giants with 4638 yards. He was inducted into New York Giants Ring of Honor in 2011.
Alex Webster
Originally an 11th round draft of the Washington Redskins out of North Carolina State. He opted to go to the Canadian Football league and played for the Montreal Alouettes for 2 seasons. After joining the Giants in 1955 he led the team in rushing and would remain a major player for New York until 1964 making the Pro Bowl in 1958 and 1961 while helping the Giants to 6 Division Championships. At present he is still the #5 All Time leading rusher for the Giants with 4638 yards. He was inducted into New York Giants Ring of Honor in 2011.
Alex Webster
Originally an 11th round draft of the Washington Redskins out of North Carolina State. He opted to go to the Canadian Football league and played for the Montreal Alouettes for 2 seasons. After joining the Giants in 1955 he led the team in rushing and would remain a major player for New York until 1964 making the Pro Bowl in 1958 and 1961 while helping the Giants to 6 Division Championships. At present he is still the #5 All Time leading rusher for the Giants with 4638 yards. He was inducted into New York Giants Ring of Honor in 2011.
Alex Webster
Originally an 11th round draft of the Washington Redskins out of North Carolina State. He opted to go to the Canadian Football league and played for the Montreal Alouettes for 2 seasons. After joining the Giants in 1955 he led the team in rushing and would remain a major player for New York until 1964 making the Pro Bowl in 1958 and 1961 while helping the Giants to 6 Division Championships. At present he is still the #5 All Time leading rusher for the Giants with 4638 yards. He was inducted into New York Giants Ring of Honor in 2011.
Alex Webster
Originally an 11th round draft of the Washington Redskins out of North Carolina State. He opted to go to the Canadian Football league and played for the Montreal Alouettes for 2 seasons. After joining the Giants in 1955 he led the team in rushing and would remain a major player for New York until 1964 making the Pro Bowl in 1958 and 1961 while helping the Giants to 6 Division Championships. At present he is still the #5 All Time leading rusher for the Giants with 4638 yards. He was inducted into New York Giants Ring of Honor in 2011.
Alex Webster
