New York Giants

Purchased in 1925 for $500 by bookmaker and businessman Tim Mara, the New York Giants were New York City’s introduction to professional football. The National Football League was a mere five years old---and for the near-century since, the history of football, the city, and the Giants has been inextricably linked. This thorough and thoroughly entertaining illustrated chronicle of the New York Giants football team tells the full story of the seasons, players, coaches, teams, and moments that have made history decade after decade. From the early years as an upstart sport in a big city heading into financial chaos, to the team’s triumph in the 1930s (including 1934’s famous “Sneakers Game” against the Chicago Bears); its return to glory in the 1950s behind the talents of Frank Gifford, Sam Huff, and Roosevelt Brown; and its pair of championship seasons in 1986 and 1990---these are the New York Giants, moment by colorful moment, right up to their upset victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. Crammed with player statistics and team records, and brilliantly illustrated with vintage and up-to-the-minute photographs, the book is a fitting celebration of a team whose name is synonymous with football in America.

From Week 1 to Super Bowl XLII, this book covers the entirety of the New York Giants Super Bowl championship season. With more than 150 color photographs, many never before published, this commemoration highlights the superbly engineered scoring drive in the final minutes of the game that mattered most, one that will be remembered as one of the greatest in the history of the NFL. This is the story of a team committed to winning and its loyal fans who believed until the very end.

The early days of the New York Giants helped the NFL become what it is today: AmericaÕs most popular sport. Representing New York City, the Giants boast a huge fan base. In 2008, Eli Manning led the Giants to victory in a huge Super Bowl upset against the New England Patriots. Explore the history behind one of the NFLÕs most recognized teams in this title for young audiences.

How would you like to get Gatorade dumped on your head after a big win? Did you know this tradition was started in 1985 by the Giants? The revised "The New York Giants" by Mark Stewart offers young fans a look into one of the craziest teams in the NFL while including fun facts, team spotlights such as Eli Manning and Lawrence Taylor, and pictures of Giants memorabilia.

Few sports franchises can match the long, storied history of the New York Giants. Schwartz collects anecdotes and stories made famous--and infamous--in the teams history, bringing back cheers and a few tears as he recounts the teams highs and lows.

This title introduces readers to the New York Giants, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Each National Football League team has a unique story. The My First NFL Book series introduces readers to the 32 NFL teams. Each title explores an NFL team’s major records, stars, stadium, history, statistics and more.

This title examines the history of the New York Giants, telling the story of the franchise and its top players, greatest games, and most thrilling moments. This book includes informative sidebars, high-energy photos, a timeline, a team file, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.