editionTier

RARE

Player Name

Mark Bavaro

playerFirstName

Mark

playerLastName

Bavaro

playerPosition

TE

playType

Reception

seriesName

Historical (2025 Release)

setName

Playoff Game Changers

teamName

New York Giants

awayTeamName

San Francisco 49ers

awayTeamScore

3

description

One year before New York’s All-Pro tight end famously decided to powerfully carry red-jerseyed 49ers defenders along for a ride, Mark Bavaro discovered a different way of introducing San Francisco to the back of his No. 89 jersey. Opting for flair and creativity after speedily locating a wide-open middle-of-the-field seam, Bavaro balanced himself into a smooth, one-handed 18-yard touchdown snag, prompting both euphoria from the Giants Stadium faithful, as well as a double-digit second quarter lead. Personifying trademark toughness throughout Dec. 29, 1985’s 17-3 win, Bavaro paired his touchdown with team-highs in receptions (five) and yards (67), helping the G-Men advance in the NFC’s Wild Card Round.

editionID

3981

gameDate

12/29/1985