One Giants moment put on full display exactly what John Harbaugh is all about

The game had been decided, and with about 50 seconds remaining the Giants were taking the second of the three kneel-downs to make it official. 

John Harbaugh was accepting and offering congratulations on the sideline, and he spotted Tyrone Tracy Jr., the player who was benched after halftime for losing a fumble near the end of the second quarter. 

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Harbaugh grabbed Tracy by the collar and pulled him in for a hug. The coach wrapped an arm around Tracy’s head as the player patted Harbaugh’s back. They smiled, and Harbaugh whispered something in Tracy’s ear before grasping both sides of his face — a gesture filled with affection. 

We are finding out why Harbaugh has been a consistent winner in the NFL.