This day in NY sports history: Sept. 2, 1984

THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY

Sunday, Sept. 2, 1984

Phil Simms passed for 409 yards, including 306 in the first half, and four touchdowns to lead the Giants to a 28-27 season-opening victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium. Simms was 23-for-30 with no interceptions. Byron Williams caught five passes for 167 yards and one touchdown. Bobby Johnson caught eight passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns.