The New York Giants were founded in 1925 and are one of the oldest teams in the NFL.¹⁾

They were officially called the New York Football Giants to avoid confusion with the baseball team of the same name.²⁾

The Giants won their first NFL title in 1927, dominating opponents with a defense that allowed just 20 points all season.³⁾

The Giants originally played at the Polo Grounds in Upper Manhattan before moving to Yankee Stadium in 1956.⁴⁾

The Giants played in the first-ever NFL Championship Game in 1933, losing to the Chicago Bears.⁵⁾

In freezing weather, the Giants switched to basketball sneakers for better traction and came back to beat the Bears 30-13 in the NFL Championship.⁶⁾

By 1946, the Giants had played in seven NFL Championship Games, proving their early dominance.⁷⁾

The Giants won Super Bowl XXI against the Denver Broncos, led by MVP Phil Simms.⁸⁾

In Super Bowl XXI, Phil Simms completed 22 of 25 passes, setting a record for highest completion percentage in a Super Bowl.⁹⁾

The Giants won Super Bowl XXV by beating the Buffalo Bills 20-19, the closest Super Bowl score in history.¹⁰⁾

David Tyree’s miraculous “Helmet Catch” helped the Giants shock the 18-0 Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.¹¹⁾

Eli Manning won Super Bowl MVP honors twice (XLII and XLVI), leading the Giants to two victories over the Patriots.¹²⁾

The Giants have won four Super Bowls (1986, 1990, 2007, 2011).¹³⁾

Many consider Lawrence Taylor the greatest defensive player in NFL history.¹⁴⁾

Lawrence Taylor is one of only two defensive players to win NFL MVP, earning the honor in 1986.¹⁵⁾

Wellington Mara, son of the team’s founder, ran the franchise for more than 50 years.¹⁶⁾