In a particular ceremony held on Monday evening within the Township of Cedar Grove, New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito was honored with the keys to town.
“I’ll proceed to be the ambassador and all the pieces (I) must be for this city,” DeVito mentioned. “Something you guys will ever want, let me know and I’ll be right here for you.”
Congratulations to Tommy DeVito who was honored by the Township of Cedar Grove final evening with keys to town! pic.twitter.com/bQep4JEijV
— NYG within the Neighborhood (@GiantsCRDept) Could 7, 2024
Born in Livingston, New Jersey, DeVito grew up in Cedar Grove and attended Don Bosco Preparatory Excessive Faculty earlier than heading off to Syracuse for school. He transferred to Illinois in 2022 and signed with the Giants after going undrafted in 2023.
With each Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor injured final season, DeVito unexpectedly stepped in and a legend was born.
Tommy Cutlets, as he got here to be recognized, appeared in eight video games with six begins, compiling a 3-3 file whereas finishing 64 p.c of his passes for 1,101 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions. He added an extra 195 yards and one landing on the bottom.
DeVito led the Giants to a few consecutive wins in opposition to the Washington Commanders, New England Patriots, and Inexperienced Bay Packers from Week 11 by way of Week 14, preserving their slim playoff hopes alive on the time.
Throughout that streak, DeVito’s Italian-themed celebration turned a success throughout the nation and he grew in fame, even being talked about on varied late-night exhibits.
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