Number 61 was worn by Chris Godfrey as a member of the New York Giants between the 1984 and 1987 regular seasons.  Before joining the Giants, Godfrey joined the New York Jets after concluding his collegiate career in Michigan.  He also played for the Michigan Panthers of the USFL, prior to landing with New York's NFC team.  Godfrey was the starting right guard on the squad which won Super Bowl XXI.