New York Giants' Emlen Tunnell on April 2, 1949. (Associated Press)

Emlen Tunnell, half back for the New York Giants, is shown in this 1951 photo. (Associated Press)

Giant halfback Emlen Tunnell (45) eyes two prospective tacklers while making short gain in the second quarter of a game with the Cleveland Browns at the Polo Grounds in New York on Oct. 22, 1950. Ken Gorgal (left) and Jim Martin move in for the tackle during the Giants 17 to 13 upset over the Browns. (Associated Press)

Emlen Tunnell shown in 1964 in Iowa. (Associated Press)

A Pittsburgh Steelers blocker takes out Emlen Tunnell (45) of the New York Giants to clear room for Halfback Joe Geri despite the would-be tackler clinging on his back in a National League opener in Pittsburgh at night on Oct. 1, 1951. (AP Photo/Walter Stein)

Emlen Tunnell of the New York Giants poses for a photo at the Polo Grounds in New York on Oct. 14, 1952. (Associated Press)

The cousin of the late New York Giants player Emlen Tunnell looks on during the Ring of Honor Ceremony during an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)