Synopses & Reviews
The New York Giants have been an integral part of the National Football League since the 1920s, and for more than eight decades, the team has provided countless memorable moments for its fans. With 8 championships and 31 playoff appearances, the Giants are also one of the most successful franchises in NFL history—culminating in the remarkable run to victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. Eli Manning, Victor Cruz, Jason Pierre-Paul, Justin Tuck, Osi Umenyiora, and others from the recent roster are just the latest in a long line of Giants stars. From the early years, Hall of Famers like Red Badgro and Tuffy Leemans established the franchise’s elite status, and the next generation—from Charley Conerly and Rosey Brown to Sam Huff and Frank Gifford—helped bring the team and the league to national prominence. A fierce defensive squad led by Harry Carson and Lawrence Taylor brought the team back to glory in the 1980s, when Phil Simms continued the storied quarterback legacy that began with the likes of Ray Flaherty and Benny Friedman, continued through Y. A. Tittle and Fran Tarkenton, and finally to the latest heroics of Eli Manning. With a dedicated ownership in the Mara family and legendary coaches like Bill Parcells and Tom Coughlin leading the way, the Giants have been providing gridiron thrills decade after decade. New York Giants: The Complete Illustrated History provides all the stories and stats behind these legendary teams and is chock full of glorious imagery of both favorite and long-forgotten heroes. Fully updated to celebrate the latest Super Bowl triumph, this is the ultimate celebration of a beloved franchise.
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With hundreds of photos, detailed stats, and in-depth stories, New York Giants is the ultimate celebration of this storied franchise, revised and updated to highlight the latest Super Bowl victory.
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The New York Giants have been one of the most successful franchises in NFL history, and gathered within these pages are all the players, coaches, and moments that have thrilled fans decade after decade. From Benny Friedman and Tuffy Leemans to Y. A. Tittle and Frank Gifford, Phil Simms and Lawrence Taylor to Michael Strahan and Eli Manning, the Giants’ all-time roster is chock full of football greats, and the team has been a part of such iconic gridiron moments as the 1934 “Sneaker Game,” the legendary 1958 title game against the Colts, and David Tyree’s “helmet catch” in Super Bowl XLII, all of which have cemented the franchise’s place in NFL annals. Revised and updated to highlight the latest Super Bowl triumph, New York Giants: The Complete Illustrated History presents the heroes, classic contests, and game-changing pioneers that have defined the team. With hundreds of classic and lesser-known images, it is the ultimate celebration of the “Big Blue Wrecking Crew.”
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The ultimate history of the “Big Blue Wrecking Crew,” revised and updated to celebrate the Giants’ latest Super Bowl victory. Complete with photos, stats, and player profiles—a must-have for true-blue Giants fans.
About the Author
Lew Freedman is the author of more than 40 books on sports, including
Chicago Bears: The Complete Illustrated History,
Game of My Life: Chicago Bears, and
The 50 Greatest Plays inChicago Bears Football History. His complete illustrated histories of the Bears, Giants, and Steelers all rank among MVP's top five best-selling football titles. Freedman lives in Columbus, Indiana.A native New Yorker, Lew Freedman has been a sportswriter in Chicago since 2001. The winner of nearly three hundred journalism awards, he has worked for the Chicago Tribune, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Anchorage Daily News. Among his numerous books are Chicago Bears: The Complete Illustrated History, Iditarod Dreams, and Dynasty: The Rise of the Boston Celtics.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 1920s: Pro Football Comes to New YorkChapter 2 1930s: New York Catches on to FootballChapter 3 1940s: Good Times and Troubled TimesChapter 4 1950s: Peace and ProsperityChapter 5 1960s: The Allie Sherman ReignChapter 6 1970s: A Decade of DespairChapter 7 1980s: Back to the TopChapter 8 1990s: Super-duper AgainChapter 9 2000s: Unexpected Gifts