37 New York Giants Facts: Accomplishments, Players And History

In the realm of American professional football, the New York Giants are very well known.

American football, also referred to as simply football in the USA, is also called by the other name: Gridiron. It is a very popular team sport which is played by two teams consisting of 11 players on each side.

It is played on a rectangular field with goalposts on each end. To win the game, players try to score points by carrying an oval-shaped football and running across the field to reach the opponent's goalpost (touchdown). The team securing the most points wins the game.

Augment your sports expertise by learning all about the New York Giants, an extremely popular professional American football team based in New York. Find many fascinating facts about them below.

Facts About New York Giants

Football is one of the most favored sports in the United States. The game is fervently played at professional, college, and high school levels. Thousands of students engage in college football and more than a million play it in schools.

• The New York Giants participate in the National Football League as a member club of the National Football Conference League's East Division.
• MetLife Stadium, which was opened in 2010, replaced the Giants Stadium and is shared by two teams.
• The first one is New York Giants, and the other one is New York Jets.
• It is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, New York City.
• In 1925, the New York Giants were one of the five teams that joined the National Football League.
• Out of that original group, they are the ones still standing.
• In the northeastern United States, the New York Giants are the league's oldest team.
• The New York Giants are ranked third among all NFL franchises.
• The New York Giants have gained several nicknames such as 'Big Blue,' 'G-Men,' and 'Jints.'
• The team's defensive unit back in the '80s and '90s was called 'Big Blue Wrecking Crew.'
• The professional team of the New York Giants through the century has had multiple uniforms and logos.
• Their jerseys traditionally have included red and blue colors, with white or grey lowers.
• Now they wear solid blue, with white numbering and white pants having five attenuated lines of blue, gray, red, gray, and blue stripes on the pant legs, with solid blue socks.
• The logos that they have had over the years include a Giants' quarterback about to throw, a lowercase NY, and a designed version of the team nickname.
• The current logo has a stylized NY in the lowercase.

New York Giants' History

The New York Giants is one of the oldest teams of professional football, their history spans over a century and over 80 seasons. Here are some of the historical facts about the Giants.

• The New York Giants was founded by Tim Mara with an investment of $500 in 1925; he owned the team till he died in 1959.
• His sons Jack and Wellington took over the team after him.
• By 1956, Jack Mara controlled the business operation, and Wellington Mara took the on-field operations.
• They took New York Football Giants as their official name to differentiate themselves from the baseball team with a similar name.
• The New York Giants suffered from financial difficulty in their initial stages.
• By 1925, the sports arena was already dominated by baseball, boxing, and college football.
• Professional football was not that popular during those times.
• Their financial structure was significantly altered by the 11th game of the season between Red Grange and the Chicago Bears.
• The game attracted thousands of fans, giving the Giants crucial monetary relief.
• During the '60s, New York Giants became the League's major players.
• Their struggle was once again evident during the '60s and '70s.
• George Young was hired to run the football operations, which were subsequently improved following the move.
• The New York Giants are now owned and operated by John Mara and Steve Tisch.
• Ranking estimated by Forbes says that New York Giants are the fourth most valuable franchise in the NFL and the ninth most valuable professional sports franchise across the globe.

Famous New York Giants Players

Throughout the football culture, the New York Giants have a special place in the heart of every individual American. The way this team plays has instilled a sense of passion and participatory spirit among young men and women. Let's remember these brilliant Giants!

• Ray Flaherty joined the New York Giants in 1929. He was part of three NFL championship teams and led two other teams as head coach.
• Three times he was named First-Team All-Pro. Flaherty played a major role during the 1934 NFL championship games in which the Giants won.
• A first of its kind, the Giants, in honor, retired Ray Flaherty's jersey number following the 1935 season.
• Alphonse Emil 'Tuffy' Leemans played for the New York Giants from 1936-43.
• A militaristic leader, he secured 3,142 yds (2,873 m) rushing, 2,324 yds (2,125 m) passing, 442 yd (404 m) receiving and threw 16 touchdown passes during his ablaze career.
• In 1978 he was honored in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
• Mel Hein, in 1931, joined the New York Giants and played 15 regular seasons consecutively. In 1938, he was named the league's most valuable player.
• He led the Giants to another NFL championship in the same year; the Giants won against the Green Bay Packers.
• YA Tittle, a legendary Giants player, led the team to the 12th Eastern Division championship. His iconic 36 touchdown passes record hasn't been broken yet.
• In 1971, he was honored in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
• These memorable Giants players have also contributed to the team's achievements: Frank Gifford, Al Blozis, Joe Morrison, Charlie Conerly, Ken Strong, Lawrence Taylor, Eli Manning, Francis Newton Gifford, Emlen Lewis Tunnell, and Andrew Richard Robustelli.

New York Giants' Accomplishments

The New York Giants are one of the most successful professional football teams in America. These world champions have given some fantastic performances in several NFL championships, division championships, and conference championships.

• The New York Giants played their first game in 1925 against All New Britain in New Britain, Connecticut.
• They beat New Britain by a score of 26-0. Their first season was a success.
• The Giants have four super bowl titles under their winning cap—the super bowls of 1987, 1991, 2008, and 2012.
• The Giants won four NFL championships of 1927, 1934, 1938, and 1956.
• This football team achieved exemplary performances under the then-head coach Bill Parcells.
• 'The Greatest Game Ever Played,' as fans call it, in which the Giants lost was the 1958 NFL championship game.
• The Giants have their Ring of Honor and Hall of Fame to celebrate the historical glory of the football players. This decision was taken by John Mara in 2010.
• Legends of the New York Giants have the highest number of honored members in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.