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New York Giants
Established in 1925
The New York Giants were founded in 1925 and are one of the oldest teams in the NFL.1)
Named "Football Giants"
They were officially called the New York Football Giants to avoid confusion with the baseball team of the same name.2)
First NFL Championship (1927)
The Giants won their first NFL title in 1927, dominating opponents with a defense that allowed just 20 points all season.3)
Historic Polo Grounds
The Giants originally played at the Polo Grounds in Upper Manhattan before moving to Yankee Stadium in 1956.4)
The First Championship Game (1934)
The Giants played in the first-ever NFL Championship Game in 1933, losing to the Chicago Bears.5)
"Sneakers Game" (1934 Championship)
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)
A Founding Powerhouse
By 1946, the Giants had played in seven NFL Championship Games, proving their early dominance.7)
First Super Bowl Win (1986)
The Giants won Super Bowl XXI against the Denver Broncos, led by MVP Phil Simms.8)
Perfect Super Bowl Performance
In Super Bowl XXI, Phil Simms completed 22 of 25 passes, setting a record for highest completion percentage in a Super Bowl.9)
Super Bowl XXV Victory (1990)
The Giants won Super Bowl XXV by beating the Buffalo Bills 20-19, the closest Super Bowl score in history.10)
The Helmet Catch (2007)
David Tyree’s miraculous “Helmet Catch” helped the Giants shock the 18-0 Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.11)
Eli Manning’s Two MVPs
Eli Manning won Super Bowl MVP honors twice (XLII and XLVI), leading the Giants to two victories over the Patriots.12)
Four Super Bowl Wins
The Giants have won four Super Bowls (1986, 1990, 2007, 2011).13)
Lawrence Taylor – Greatest Defender
Many consider Lawrence Taylor the greatest defensive player in NFL history.14)
LT’s MVP Season (1986)
Lawrence Taylor is one of only two defensive players to win NFL MVP, earning the honor in 1986.15)
Wellington Mara – The Giants’ Heart
Wellington Mara, son of the team’s founder, ran the franchise for more than 50 years.16)
Frank Gifford’s Legacy
Frank Gifford was a star running back, receiver, and later broadcaster, winning the 1956 NFL MVP.17)
Michael Strahan’s Sack Record
Strahan set the single-season sack record (22.5) in 2001, which still stands today.18)
Harry Carson’s Iconic Gatorade Bath
Linebacker Harry Carson started the tradition of dumping Gatorade on the coach after a win.19)
Eli Manning – 210 Straight Starts
Eli Manning never missed a start for over 13 years, playing in 210 straight games.20)
Bitter Rivalry with the Eagles
The Giants have a historic, often intense rivalry with the Philadelphia Eagles, dating back to 1933.21)
The Miracle at the Meadowlands (1978)
The Giants lost a game to the Eagles after Joe Pisarcik fumbled a handoff, leading to a last-second Eagles touchdown.22)
Dominance Over Washington
The Giants have historically dominated Washington, winning the season series in most decades.23)
1958 Championship – The Greatest Game
The Giants lost to the Colts in the 1958 NFL Championship, a game called “The Greatest Game Ever Played.”24)
The Snowball Game (1995)
Fans at the Meadowlands pelted the Chargers with snowballs, leading to arrests and security changes.25)
MetLife Stadium – Shared Home
The Giants share MetLife Stadium with the New York Jets, making it the only stadium with two NFL teams.26)
Meadowlands Ghosts
MetLife Stadium’s old location, Giants Stadium, was rumored to have mob connections and a body buried under it.27)
Big Blue Wrecking Crew
The Giants’ 1980s defense was nicknamed the “Big Blue Wrecking Crew.”28)
First Monday Night Football Game
The Giants played in the first-ever Monday Night Football game in 1970, against the Steelers.29)
Giants’ Loyal Fanbase
The team has one of the largest and most passionate fan bases, stretching beyond New York into New Jersey and Connecticut.30)