Coughlin's Calls

Publish Date: Nov 25, 2012, 09:45 AM ETDuration: 04:51
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In 1991, doctors diagnosed Boston College safety Jay McGillis with leukemia, a disease that claimed his life seven months later. In the 20 years since his death, Tom Coughlin calls McGillis' parents four times each year to keep their son's memory alive.

Tags: Jay McGillis, Tom Coughlin, football, leukemia, Pat McGillis, John McGillis, Boston College, Giants, NFL Countdown

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