NFL Team History - The New York Giants

The New York Giants franchise was established by Tim Mara in 1925 and became a member of the National Football League. They quickly emerged as one of the leading organizations in the NFL. The Giants would experience defeat in their first three games, however, they countered by ending their introductory season with seven consecutive victories.

In 1927, the Giants posted an imposing record of 11-1-1. Also included in the 11 wins were ten shutouts. With the advantage of possessing the NFL's best record, they were recognized as the NFL Champions.

In the early 1930's, the New York Giants franchise encountered financial instability. In 1931, owner Tim Mara would concede his day to day operations of the team to his two sons Jack and Wellington. Mara's youngest son Wellington was only 14 years old at the time. The team would begin to enhance their on-field production in 1933 as the Giants faced the Chicago Bears in the first NFL Championship Game. However, it was the Bears that earned the right to be called NFL Champions. For thirteen subsequent seasons, the Giants appeared in seven NFL Championship games. In those seven showdowns, they only won two. In 1934, the Giants conquered the championship with a 30-13 victory over the Chicago Bears at Polo Grounds in a game that would become identified as 'The Sneaker Game'. After struggling in the first-half of the game, they played the second-half of the game in basketball sneakers.

Furthermore, the Giants claimed the NFL Championship in 1938 when they defeated the Green Packers 23-17, also played at the storied Polo Grounds.

The Giants returned to the NFL Championship Game in 1950; however, they lost a defensive fight to the Cleveland Browns by a baseball-esque score of 8-3.

In 1956, the Giants would move their home games to Yankee Stadium after 31 years at the dated Polo Grounds. Additionally, the NFL Championship Game between the Giants and Chicago Bears was played at Yankee Stadium. Much to the fans satisfaction, the Giants stomped the Bears 47-7.