Morehead State athletics has announced that it will release a limited-edition Phil Simms bobblehead, presented by Pepsi. Simms, a two-time Super Bowl champion and NFL Hall of Famer, played for Morehead State from 1974-1978, and his No. 12 is retired.
"We are proud to offer the Phil Simms bobblehead for football season ticket holders," said Assistant Athletic Director for External Affairs Brad Smith. "We encourage our alumni, fans and families to purchase football season tickets and support our wonderful students."
All fans that purchase football season tickets for $65 will receive a complimentary Phil Simms bobblehead (one per full season-ticket account). Fans can also purchase a bobblehead for $35 online at: http://MSUEagles.com/Simms
Simms was named the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year in 1977 and finished his career at Morehead State with 5,545 passing years and 32 touchdowns. He came to Morehead State from Louisville Southern High School in 1974.
In addition to being named OVC Player of the Year, he was an All-OVC First-Team selection. He was then drafted seventh overall in the 1979 NFL draft by the New York Giants.
Simms spent 15 years in the National Football League, and when he retired from the New York Giants, he held 19 team records. As an All-Pro quarterback, he led the Giants to two Super Bowl victories. In Super Bowl XXI, he completed 22-of-25 passes to defeat the Denver Broncos, 39-20. The victory gave the Giants their first Super Bowl title, and Simms earned Most Valuable Player honors. He also led the Giants to their second Super Bowl title in 1990 against the Buffalo Bills with a mark of 20-19.
His number 11 jersey was retired by the Giants in September 1994, and he is currently working as a lead analyst for CBS Television Network's coverage of the NFL.
