Robert Ray Handley
American football coach
- Lifespan
- October 8, 1944 – February 5, 2026Oct 8, 1944 – Feb 5, 2026
- Location
- Lake Tahoe area, USALake Tahoe area
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Key moments and achievements from Robert Handley's life.
Robert was born
· Lake Tahoe area, USA
College Career
Ray Handley played three seasons as a running back for Stanford University beginning in 1963. His performance on the field earned him recognition as one of the program's standout players, and he was later inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame for his contributions to the university's football program.
College Career
Ray Handley played three seasons as a running back for Stanford University beginning in 1963. His performance on the field earned him recognition as one of the program's standout players, and he was later inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame for his contributions to the university's football program.
Championship
As an assistant coach under Bill Parcells with the New York Giants, Handley was part of the coaching staff that led the team to victory in Super Bowl XXI on January 25, 1987. The Giants defeated the Denver Broncos 39-20 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, capping a dominant 14-2 regular season.
Championship
As an assistant coach under Bill Parcells with the New York Giants, Handley was part of the coaching staff that led the team to victory in Super Bowl XXI on January 25, 1987. The Giants defeated the Denver Broncos 39-20 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, capping a dominant 14-2 regular season.
Championship
Handley was again part of the Giants coaching staff when they won Super Bowl XXV on January 27, 1991, defeating the Buffalo Bills 20-19 in one of the closest Super Bowls in history. The victory cemented the Giants dynasty of the late 1980s and early 1990s under Bill Parcells.
Championship
Handley was again part of the Giants coaching staff when they won Super Bowl XXV on January 27, 1991, defeating the Buffalo Bills 20-19 in one of the closest Super Bowls in history. The victory cemented the Giants dynasty of the late 1980s and early 1990s under Bill Parcells.
Leadership Role
When Bill Parcells stepped down after Super Bowl XXV, Handley was unexpectedly promoted to head coach of the New York Giants before the 1991 season. He became just the 16th head coach in the storied franchise's history, taking the reins of one of the NFL's most prominent teams.
Leadership Role
When Bill Parcells stepped down after Super Bowl XXV, Handley was unexpectedly promoted to head coach of the New York Giants before the 1991 season. He became just the 16th head coach in the storied franchise's history, taking the reins of one of the NFL's most prominent teams.
Hall of Fame
Handley was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing his outstanding contributions as a running back for the Cardinal football program in the 1960s. The honor placed him among the most celebrated athletes in the university's distinguished sporting history.
Hall of Fame
Handley was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing his outstanding contributions as a running back for the Cardinal football program in the 1960s. The honor placed him among the most celebrated athletes in the university's distinguished sporting history.
Robert Handley passed away
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