Illustrated History of the New York Giants: A Visual Celebration of Football's Beloved Franchise - Hardcover

Whittingham, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1572436417 ISBN 13: 9781572436411

Publisher: Triumph Books, 2005

Synopsis

One of the oldest and most storied franchises in the National Football League—born in 1925 in New York City—the Giants have one of the most colorful, entertaining, and successful histories in the world of sports. This fascinating portrait on the team captures, in captivating words and dynamic vintage and modern photography, the entire history of this New York and football institution.

About this title

From the Publisher

"We’ve been around for quite some time now, and many great players have come and gone. They’ve given us a wonderful store of memories. They really were Giants, in all senses of the word." —from the Foreword by Wellington Mara

From the Inside Flap

New York is the epicenter of professional sports and produces more great moments and teams than any other city does. And one of the teams at the heart of this legacy is the New York Giants of the NFL. Created in 1925, the storied franchise has brought New York a bounty of unforgettable memories, superstars, and characters. Illustrated History of the New York Giants combines captivating text with evocative and compelling images to produce a definitive history of one of the NFL’s most celebrated and successful franchises. From little known but important events and players to coverage of the three Super Bowl appearances, this book spans every decade and provides all the highlights and players that make up the rich history of the Giants. With this book, you will remember the 18 championship appearances; the three Super Bowls; the famous sneakers game of 1934; the epic though bittersweet 1958 championship game against the Colts; the Polo Grounds; Vince Lombardi before he was Vince Lombardi, guiding the Giants’ potent offense during the fifties; and the two Super Bowl wins in five years. The famous games, the great plays, the highs and lows, the humorous moments, and the human interest behind the scenes are all here. Discover again—or for the first time—such great and colorful personalities as Jim Thorpe, Benny Friedman, Shipwreck Kelly, Andy Robustelli, Y. A. Tittle, Rosey Grier, Frank Gifford, Kyle Rote, Tom Landry, Alex Webster, Pat Summerall, Sam Huff, Pete Gogolak, Fran Tarkenton, Dick Lynch, Brad Van Pelt, Harry Carson, Lawrence Taylor, Phil Simms, Tiki Barber, Jeremy Shockey, Steve Owen, Allie Sherman, Wellington Mara, and Bill Parcells. Informative and engaging, Illustrated History of the New York Giants includes scores of vintage photographs and some of the most dynamic photography of the NFL’s modern era. Fans of the New York Giants—as well as any football fan interested in a good story—will find this book irresistible.

Edition details

• Publisher: Triumph Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1572436417
• ISBN 13: 9781572436411
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336