from 1964 to 1978, the giants registered just two winning seasons and were unable to advance to the playoffs. during this period the team also traded away quarterback fran tarkenton, who would later lead the minnesota vikings to three super bowls and end up in the hall of fame. this period was characterized by the front office's bad decisions in the college draft, several ill-advised trades, and the team's fans' growing disappointment. it was not until the 1980s that the giants would develop a consistent playoff team.