New York Giants

The New York Giants have sent more men to the Baseball Hall of Fame than any other team. Between 1883 and 1957, they were one of professional sports great dynasties. This book tells the story of this historic team with an illustrated chronicle using nearly 190 vintage photographs, period advertisements and historic scorecards to recapture 75 years of memories. 128 pages. 6 1/2” x 9”. Soft cover. ... [Read More]

NYC Office of Emergency Management - The Ready New York Campaign
Produced and directed by Time Warner City Cable, the spots have aired more than 16,000 times since July 2003 on Time Warner Cable channels. The PSAs also ran on stadium screens at New York Giants, Jets, Mets, and Yankees during 2003 home games. ... [Read More]

US Dept of State
1926 After witnessing the popularity of the Americans, Madison Square Garden ownership decided to obtain a big-league team of its own, even though they had guaranteed Dwyer that he would hold sole rights over the New York area. During this time, Dwyer was facing prosecution over an elaborate rum-running scheme (landing him in prison for two years in 1927) that put a strain on his funds. While the Garden's New York Rangers enjoyed a rent-free status at the Garden, Dwyer faced increasing rent bills for the Amerks. A bitter rivalry ensued between the two teams that nearly matched that of the Brooklyn Dogers and the New York Giants. ... [Read More]

Hangout - New Jersey Football
In 2000, the Giants returned to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the Baltimore Ravens. Last year, the Giants season was highlighted by the play of defensive end Michael Strahan. Strahan set a record with 22.5 sacks in a single season. Former Jet Mark Gastineau previously held the record with 22. As the Giants and Jets head into the 2002 season, both teams will strive to bring another Super Bowl back to New Jersey. ...

The Giants of the 1980s were led by the greatest linebacker of all time, Lawrence Taylor. “LT” is among the all-time NFL leaders in sacks. Taylor was still leading the Giants “D” in 1991 when the Giants got their second Super Bowl championship, beating the Buffalo Bills 20-19 in Super Bowl XXV. Because of its last second drama, many considered the game the greatest Super Bowl ever. ... [Read More]

US Dept of State
After finishing a 13-year career with the Giants (1981-1993), "L.T." retired as number two on the all-time NFL sack list with 132.5. During his career Taylor established an NFL record by appearing in 10 consecutive Pro Bowls from 1981-90. In 1986, "L.T." earned the honor of being named the NFL's Most Valuable Player by posting 20.5 sacks, 105 total tackles, five deflected passes, and two forced fumbles. ...

The only man to have his number retired by both the Mets and the Yankees. Casey Stengel's distinguished 54-year professional career spanned from the early days of the New York Giants to the later days of the Amazin' Mets. He played 14 seasons in the majors hitting .284 and in the 1923 World Series he accounted for both Giant victories with home runs. It was as a manager, though, that earned Stengel Hall of Fame recognition. He was the New York Mets' first manager and although the club was not as successful as his other clubs, he coined the term "The Amazin' Mets" and served as an icon to both New York teams. ... [Read More]

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Giants Stadium plays host to four professional New York area teams. The Giants, the Jets, the Metro Stars and the Hitmen call this 55,000 seat stadium, known for its strong wind gusts, home. The stadium was built in 1976 for the Giants, and has hosted football games, both Men's and Women's World Cup Soccer games, marching band competitions, and many concerts. ... [Read More]

The New York Times: A Chronology 1851-2001
October 9, 1912 - The Times report on the mass gathering surrounding the paper's new electric scoreboard at Times Square to watch the New York Giants play the Boston Red Sox during game one of the 1912 World Series. The scoreboard allowed fans outside of the Polo Grounds-- for the first time-- to watch every play of a baseball game. At the time of publication, this was the largest crowd ever to assemble at Times Square . ... [Read More]

Press Release, January 31, 2001 - City of Baltimore, Maryland
A proud Mayor O'Malley went on the praise the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by his New York counterpart. "Mayor Guiliani has accepted the Giants defeat with true grace and humor. New York City is lucky to have him as a leader. That said, better luck next year Mr. Mayor." ... [Read More]