Howard Cross III to play DL at Notre Dame

but the guy could block like a left tackle. He was one of my favorite unsung heroes from those 80s teams.

some years ago, after a Giants OT win over the Falcons. He was on the main concourse, with a throng of people around him, signing programs, whatever. I didn't stop, but I remember how he seemed very attentive and friendly with everyone. Seems like a really good dude.

I was once at a birthday party in a restaurant in the West Village and he was also at the same party and he told me his best sports moment was a TD he scored at Alabama against Notre Dame. The implication I got was that he hated Notre Dame, now his son is going there. The circle of life. Good luck to Howard and his kid!

In comment 13964184 Essex said:

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I was once at a birthday party in a restaurant in the West Village and he was also at the same party and he told me his best sports moment was a TD he scored at Alabama against Notre Dame. The implication I got was that he hated Notre Dame, now his son is going there. The circle of life. Good luck to Howard and his kid!

His son goes to St. Joes, so you know BC and Notre Dame would be among the suitors.

DiCosmo's kid has them as a finalist.

Sounds like Cross who was a solid tight end for a number of years is a great parent.

Great teammate and a better person. Family is completely down to earth and humble. Very nice people

Player. He had a few seasons where he was a solid security blanket for short yardage passes.

Ferocious blocker. Possibly the best blocking TE I ever saw.

He’s fantastic on the radio. He was the first person I heard who pointed out how McAdoo ran 11 personnel a disproportionate number of plays. He has something interesting to say from the sidelines on almost every game day broadcast.

I met HC after a game in NE and I thought, he’s not any taller than I am. Then I shook his hand which was the size of a catchers mitt! Hands of stone, he’d tell you himself, but he could block and he was smart as heck and made the plays he had to. Super nice guy, even back then when he was so young. He’s a great New York Giant!

In comment 13965239 trueblueinpw said:

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He’s fantastic on the radio. He was the first person I heard who pointed out how McAdoo ran 11 personnel a disproportionate number of plays. He has something interesting to say from the sidelines on almost every game day broadcast. I met HC after a game in NE and I thought, he’s not any taller than I am. Then I shook his hand which was the size of a catchers mitt! Hands of stone, he’d tell you himself, but he could block and he was smart as heck and made the plays he had to. Super nice guy, even back then when he was so young. He’s a great New York Giant!

I agree with this, he has some excellent analysis and enjoy listening to him on the Giants radio network and that TV show he is on (can't remember if it is MSG or SNY or some other local deal).

In comment 13964183 Beezer said:

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some years ago, after a Giants OT win over the Falcons. He was on the main concourse, with a throng of people around him, signing programs, whatever. I didn't stop, but I remember how he seemed very attentive and friendly with everyone. Seems like a really good dude.

I've seen Howard Cross at rec football games over the years and he has always been nice and friendly.