History of New York Giants in Timeline
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. They compete in the NFL as a member of the NFC East division. The Giants share MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with the New York Jets. Their headquarters and practice facilities are located at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center, also in the Meadowlands.
1924: Notre Dame Championship Team
The Notre Dame All Stars team, which the Giants played in 1930, included members of the 1924 Notre Dame Championship squad.
October 4, 1925: First Game
On October 4, 1925, the Giants played their first game against All New Britain, winning 26–0.
1925: New York Giants Founded
In 1925, the New York Giants were founded as one of five teams to join the NFL. They are the only team from that original group still existing and the league's longest-established team in the Northeastern United States.
1925: Founding of the New York Giants
The New York Giants were founded in 1925 by Tim Mara with a $500 investment, becoming one of the first teams in the NFL. To distinguish themselves from the baseball team with the same name, they adopted the name "New York Football Giants."
1925: Giants' Early Financial Struggles and Red Grange Game
Despite on-field success in their early years, the New York Giants faced financial difficulties in 1925. Professional football lacked popularity compared to other sports. A game against Red Grange and the Chicago Bears drew a large crowd, providing crucial revenue and potentially changing the franchise's trajectory.
1927: Giants Win First NFL Championship
In 1927, the New York Giants won their first NFL Championship.
1927: First NFL Championship
The New York Giants won their first NFL Championship in 1927.
1928: Acquisition of Detroit Wolverines
In 1928, after a disappointing season, Giants owner Tim Mara bought the entire Detroit Wolverines squad, primarily to acquire quarterback Benny Friedman, and merged the teams.
1929: Name Change
In 1929, the football team was incorporated as the "New York National League Football Company, Inc." to distinguish it from the baseball team of the same name.
December 1930: Charity Game Against Notre Dame All Stars
In December 1930, the Giants played a charity game against the Notre Dame All Stars, winning decisively and raising $100,000 for the unemployed of New York City. This game helped establish the legitimacy of professional football.
1930: Ownership Transfer and Rival League
Following the 1930 season, Tim Mara transferred ownership to his sons to protect the team from creditors. A rival league emerged that year, impacting the Giants financially, but ultimately folded.
March 31, 1931: Death of Knute Rockne
Knute Rockne, who coached against the Giants in a charity game in December 1930, died in a plane crash on March 31, 1931.
1931: Start of Successful Period
From 1931 to 1947, the Giants reached the NFL championship game eight times, winning twice.
1932: Giants-Commanders Rivalry Begins
The rivalry between the Giants and the Washington Commanders, originally known as the Redskins, started in 1932.
1933: Championship Game Loss
In 1933, the Giants lost to the Chicago Bears in the NFL Championship Game.
1933: Rivalry with Philadelphia Eagles Begins
The New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles rivalry began in 1933, becoming the oldest rivalry in the NFC East.
1933: Giants-Eagles Rivalry Begins
The historic rivalry between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles commenced in 1933.
1934: Sneakers Game
The 1934 NFL Championship Game, known as the "Sneakers Game", saw one of the Giants' two championship victories against the Chicago Bears.
1934: "Sneakers Game" Championship Victory
The Giants won the 1934 NFL Championship Game against the Chicago Bears, famously known as the "Sneakers Game" due to the icy field conditions.
1934: Giants' Second NFL Championship
The Giants won their second NFL Championship in 1934.
1934: Second NFL Championship
The Giants won their second NFL Championship in 1934.
1937: Name Change
In 1937, the team's corporate name was officially changed to "New York Football Giants, Inc."
1938: Third NFL Championship
The New York Giants won their third NFL Championship in 1938.
1938: Giants Secure Third NFL Championship
In 1938, the New York Giants achieved their third NFL Championship victory.
1938: Championship Win Against Packers
In 1938, the Giants defeated the Green Bay Packers to win the NFL Championship.
1939: Championship Loss Against Packers
The Giants lost to the Green Bay Packers in the 1939 NFL Championship Game.
November 7, 1943: scoreless tie against Detroit Lions
On November 7, 1943, the Giants and the Detroit Lions played to a scoreless tie, the last such tie in NFL history.
1944: #1 Ranked Defense and Championship Loss
The 1944 Giants had the #1 ranked defense in NFL history, giving up only 7.5 points per game and shutting out five opponents. However, they lost to the Green Bay Packers in the 1944 NFL Championship Game.
1946: Mara Sons Assume Full Control
By 1946, Tim Mara had fully transferred control of the Giants to his sons, Jack and Wellington. Jack managed the business side, while Wellington oversaw football operations.
1947: End of Successful Period
The Giants' successful period from 1931 to 1947 saw them appear in eight NFL Championship games.
1956: Previous Championship Win
Before their Super Bowl XXI win in 1986, the Giants last won a championship in 1956.
1956: Championship Win at Yankee Stadium
In 1956, the Giants won the NFL Championship, their first while playing at Yankee Stadium.
1956: Fourth NFL Championship
In 1956, the New York Giants won their fourth NFL Championship, marking their first championship since relocating to Yankee Stadium.
1956: Giants' Fourth NFL Championship
The Giants claimed their fourth NFL Championship title in 1956.
1957: Baseball Team Moves
After the 1957 season, the baseball Giants moved to San Francisco, but the football team retained the "New York Football Giants, Inc." name.
1958: "The Greatest Game Ever Played"
The 1958 NFL Championship Game, which the Giants lost to the Colts in overtime, is known as "The Greatest Game Ever Played."
1960: Giants-Cowboys Rivalry Begins
The intense rivalry between the Giants and the Dallas Cowboys began in 1960 with the Cowboys' inception.
1961: Championship Loss to Packers
The Giants lost to the Green Bay Packers in the 1961 NFL Championship Game.
1962: Championship Loss to Packers
The Giants lost to the Green Bay Packers again in the 1962 NFL Championship Game.
1963: Previous Playoff Appearance
Before 1981, the Giants' last playoff appearance was in 1963.
1963: Five Championship Appearances, No Wins
From 1958 to 1963, the Giants appeared in five NFL Championship Games but did not win any.
1963: Y.A. Tittle's MVP Season and Championship Loss
In 1963, led by league MVP Y.A. Tittle, the Giants reached the NFL Championship but lost to the Chicago Bears.
1963: First Hall of Fame Inductees
In 1963, several Giants, including Tim Mara, Mel Hein, Pete Henry, Cal Hubbard, and Jim Thorpe, were among the inaugural class inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
1964: Giants' Decline Begins
In 1964, the New York Giants began a period of decline, finishing with a 2-10-2 record as key players aged.
1965: Jack Mara's Death
Jack Mara died in 1965, leading to ownership complications for the Giants.
1965: Giants Rebound Slightly
The Giants rebounded slightly in 1965, achieving a 7-7 record.
1966: Giants' Dismal Season
The New York Giants had a dismal season in 1966, finishing with a league-worst 1-12-1 record and conceding over 500 points.
1967: Tarkenton Joins Giants
The Giants acquired quarterback Fran Tarkenton from the Minnesota Vikings in 1967.
1969: Sherman Fired, Webster Hired
Following a preseason loss to the New York Jets in 1969, the Giants fired coach Allie Sherman and replaced him with Alex Webster.
1969: Giants-Jets Preseason Games Begin
The annual preseason matchups between the Giants and the New York Jets started in 1969.
1970: Giants' Respectable Season
The Giants had a respectable 9-5 season in 1970 with Fran Tarkenton as quarterback.
1970: Giants-Packers Rivalry Begins
The rivalry between the Giants and Green Bay Packers commenced in 1970.
1970: CBS Moves to Generic Announcer Approach
With the approaching merger of the NFL and AFL in 1970, CBS transitioned to a more generic approach to announcers for their broadcasts.
1971: Tarkenton Traded Back to Vikings
After a 4-10 finish in 1971, the Giants traded Fran Tarkenton back to the Minnesota Vikings.
1973: Start of a Difficult Stretch
Between 1973 and 1979 the Giants endured a difficult period, winning only 23 games.
1973: Giants Play at Yale Bowl
Due to renovations at Yankee Stadium, the Giants played their home games at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut in 1973.
1973: Marty Glickman Leaves Giants Radio Broadcasts
Marty Glickman, longtime radio voice of the New York Giants, left the team's broadcasts in 1973 to join the New York Jets.
1974: Giants Continue at Yale Bowl
The Giants continued to play their home games at the Yale Bowl in 1974 while Yankee Stadium was being renovated.
1975: Giants Play at Shea Stadium
In 1975, the Giants played their home games at Shea Stadium due to renovations at Yankee Stadium.
1976: Mid-Season Firings
In the text, the mid-season firings of McAdoo and Reese are compared to similar firings that happened in the 1976 Giants' season.
1976: Giants Move to Giants Stadium
The Giants moved into their new stadium, Giants Stadium, at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1976.
1976: Csonka Joins Giants
Before the 1976 season, the Giants acquired Hall of Fame fullback Larry Csonka.
1976: Giants Move to New Jersey
In 1976, the New York Giants moved to New Jersey, causing some division in their fanbase between the two states.
1976: Dick Lynch Becomes Giants Color Analyst
Dick Lynch began his role as color analyst for the New York Giants in 1976, a position he held until 2007.
1977: Consecutive Last-Place Finishes
In the text, 1977 is mentioned as part of the Giants finishing in last place for consecutive years - 1977 and 1978 - similar to their finishes in 2017 and 2018.
1977: Jim Gordon Becomes Giants Play-by-Play Announcer
Jim Gordon succeeded Marv Albert as the play-by-play announcer for the New York Giants in 1977, beginning an 18-year tenure.
1977: Three Rookie Quarterbacks
The Giants' 1977 roster featured three rookie quarterbacks.
1978: Start of 16-Game Seasons
The NFL began playing 16-game seasons in 1978.
1978: "Miracle at the Meadowlands"
The infamous "Miracle at the Meadowlands" play occurred in 1978, where a Giants' fumble led to a game-winning touchdown for the Philadelphia Eagles.
1978: Period of Few Winning Seasons Ends
The period from 1964 to 1978 marked a time of limited success for the Giants, with only two winning seasons and no playoff appearances.
1978: Consecutive Last-Place Finishes
The year 1978 is mentioned as the second part of a back-to-back last-place finishes in the division by the Giants, including also 1977. The text refers to this when comparing this with their last-place finishes in 2017 and 2018.
1979: Phil Simms Drafted
The Giants drafted quarterback Phil Simms in 1979, marking a step towards their resurgence.
1979: End of a Difficult Stretch
The period between 1973 and 1979 marked a period of struggle for the Giants, with a limited number of wins.
1981: Lawrence Taylor Drafted, Giants Make Playoffs
The Giants drafted Lawrence Taylor in 1981. Taylor won Defensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, and the Giants reached the playoffs for the first time since 1963.
1982: Perkins Resigns, Parcells Takes Over
Following the strike-shortened 1982 season, coach Ray Perkins resigned and was replaced by Bill Parcells.
1982: Simms Misses Season
Phil Simms missed the entire 1982 season due to injury.
1982: Giants-49ers Playoff Series Begins
Starting in 1982, the Giants and the San Francisco 49ers have engaged in a series of intense playoff matches. These teams have met in the playoffs more than any other two teams since that year.
1983: Parcells Becomes Head Coach, Simms Benched
In 1983, Bill Parcells was promoted to head coach and controversially benched Phil Simms.
1983: Previous Low Point for Giants
The Giants last had a comparable low point in their season record back in 1983, prior to their dismal 2017 season.
1984: Giants Improve Record
The Giants finished with a 9-7 record in 1984.
1985: Playoff Matchup and Super Bowl XX
The Bears and the Giants met in the 1985 playoffs, with the Bears ultimately winning Super Bowl XX.
1985: Giants Continue Improvement
The Giants further improved their record to 10-6 in 1985.
1986: Giants' First Super Bowl Victory
The New York Giants won their first Super Bowl in 1986.
1986: NFC Championship Game
The Giants defeated the Redskins in the 1986 NFC Championship game, marking a key moment in their rivalry. This victory secured the Giants' first-ever Super Bowl appearance.
1986: Super Bowl XXI Victory
The Giants won Super Bowl XXI in 1986, their first Super Bowl victory.
1986: Giants Win Super Bowl XXI
The Giants achieved a 14-2 record in 1986, culminating in their victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI.
January 1987: Mayor Koch's Remarks
In January 1987, prior to the Giants' Super Bowl XXI win, then-mayor Ed Koch referred to the team as "foreigners" and stated they were not entitled to a ticker-tape parade in New York City.
1987: Dave Jennings Retires from NFL
Dave Jennings retired from the NFL in 1987.
1987: Giants Struggle with Injuries
The Giants struggled to a 6-9 record in the strike-marred 1987 season, hampered by injuries.
1988: Taylor's Suspension and Return
Lawrence Taylor was suspended for the first four games of the 1988 season due to substance abuse, but returned to record 15.5 sacks.
1988: Jets Spoil Giants' Playoff Hopes
The Jets prevented the Giants from reaching the playoffs after a 27-21 victory in 1988's final season game.
1989: Giants' Playoff Loss
Despite a 12-4 record in 1989, the Giants lost to the Los Angeles Rams in their opening playoff game.
1990: Playoff Matchup and Super Bowl XXV
The two teams met again in the 1990 playoffs, this time with the Giants winning Super Bowl XXV.
1990: Super Bowl XXV Victory
The New York Giants won their second Super Bowl, Super Bowl XXV, in 1990.
1990: Giants' Second Super Bowl Victory
In 1990, the Giants secured their second Super Bowl win.
1990: Giants Win Super Bowl XXV
In 1990, the Giants achieved a 13-3 record, setting a then-NFL record for fewest turnovers, and defeated the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV.
1990: Parcells Resigns, Handley Takes Over
After the 1990 season, Bill Parcells resigned, and Ray Handley became the new head coach.
February 20, 1991: Tim Mara Sells Shares
On February 20, 1991, Tim Mara sold his shares in the Giants, resolving the ownership feud with Wellington Mara.
1991: Tim Mara Sells Stake in Giants
In 1991, Tim Mara, grandson of the founder, sold his half of the team to Bob Tisch, marking the first time the Mara family did not solely own the Giants.
1991: Giants' Decline After Super Bowl Win
The Giants declined to an 8-8 record in 1991 following their Super Bowl victory.
1992: Handley Fired, Reeves Hired
Ray Handley was fired after a disappointing 6-10 record in 1992, and Dan Reeves was hired as the new head coach.
1993: Giants Radio Broadcasts Move from WNEW to WOR
Following WNEW's change in format in 1993, New York Giants games began airing on WOR.
1993: Giants' Resurgence Under Reeves
The Giants experienced a resurgence in 1993 under coach Dan Reeves.
1994: Giants Regular Season Telecasts Move to Fox
In 1994, the New York Giants' regular season Sunday telecasts moved to Fox, airing locally on WNYW, following Fox's acquisition of NFC broadcast rights.
1994: Giants' Late-Season Surge
Despite a poor start in 1994, the Giants won their last six games to finish 9-7, though they missed the playoffs.
1994: Gordon and Nelson Fired, Papa Takes Over Play-by-Play
After the 1994 season, Jim Gordon and Karl Nelson were fired from the Giants' radio broadcast team. Bob Papa took over play-by-play duties, working alongside Dick Lynch.
1995: Kerry Collins Drafted by Panthers
In 1995, Kerry Collins was drafted by the expansion team Carolina Panthers, marking a significant milestone in his career.
1995: WFAN Begins Producing Giants Radio Broadcasts
WFAN began producing the New York Giants' radio broadcasts in 1995, though the games continued to air on WOR for that year.
1996: Reeves Fired
Dan Reeves was fired as head coach after the 1996 season.
1996: Giants Games Simulcast on WFAN and WOR
In 1996, New York Giants games were simulcast on WFAN and WOR, creating conflicts due to WFAN also being the flagship station for the New York Jets.
1997: Jim Fassel Era Begins
In 1997, the New York Giants appointed Jim Fassel as their head coach and named Danny Kanell as starting quarterback. The team finished with a 10-5-1 record, marking their return to the playoffs after a four-year absence. Their playoff run was short-lived, however, ending with a wild-card round loss to the Vikings.
1999: Kerry Collins Joins the Giants
In 1999, the Giants acquired quarterback Kerry Collins, the Carolina Panthers' first-ever draft pick. Despite leading the Panthers to the NFC Championship game in his second season, Collins was released due to off-field issues. The Giants finished the 1999 season with a 7-9 record, Fassel's first losing season as head coach.
1999: Giants Radio Broadcasts Move to WNEW-FM
The New York Giants' radio broadcasts moved to WNEW-FM in 1997 and remained there until the end of the 1999 season.
2000: Giants Radio Broadcasts Return to WFAN
In 2000, the New York Giants' radio broadcasts returned to WFAN after the station lost the contract for the New York Jets games to WABC.
2000: Giants Reach Super Bowl XXXV
The Giants had a strong start in 2000, going 7-2, but then faced doubts after consecutive losses. Coach Fassel's famous "guarantee" of a playoff berth ignited the team, leading them to a 12-4 finish and the NFC's top seed. After playoff victories against the Eagles and Vikings, they faced the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV. The Ravens' dominant defense overwhelmed Kerry Collins and the Giants, resulting in a 34-7 defeat.
2001: Disappointing Season
The Giants had a disappointing 2001 season, finishing with a 7-9 record and missing the playoffs.
2001: Season Ticket Holder Demographics
By 2001, over half of the Giants season ticket-holders resided in New Jersey while most of the remainder lived in New York with others coming from across the country.
2001: Michael Strahan Sets Sack Record
Defensive end Michael Strahan set the NFL single-season sack record in 2001.
2002: Dave Jennings Joins Giants Radio Broadcast
Following his departure from the New York Jets, Dave Jennings joined the New York Giants' radio broadcast team in 2002.
2002: Playoff Heartbreak against 49ers
In 2002, the Giants rebounded with a 10-6 record and a wild-card playoff berth. Facing the San Francisco 49ers, they held a significant lead but suffered a devastating collapse, losing 39-38.
2003: Jim Fassel's Departure
Following a dismal 4-12 record in 2003, the Giants released head coach Jim Fassel, whose overall record with the team was 58-53-1.
2004: The Eli Manning Era Begins
In 2004, the Giants hired Tom Coughlin as head coach and drafted quarterback Eli Manning. Manning replaced Kurt Warner as the starter mid-season.
2004: Sam Rosen's Tenure as Television Voice Ends
Sam Rosen's time as the television voice of the New York Giants concluded in 2004.
2004: Previous Losing Season
The Giants had their previous losing season in 2004, before the 2013 season mentioned in the text.
2005: WNBC Becomes Giants' Flagship TV Station
WNBC took over the broadcast rights for New York Giants games in 2005, becoming their flagship TV station.
2005: Deaths of Wellington Mara and Bob Tisch
Wellington Mara, who had been with the Giants since 1925, passed away in 2005 at age 89. Bob Tisch died two weeks later.
2005: Giants Suffer Wild-Card Loss, Barber Sets Rushing Record
The Giants made it to the wild-card round of the playoffs in 2005 but lost to the Carolina Panthers. Running back Tiki Barber set a team record for rushing yards during the season.
2005: Jim Hall Replaces Bob Sheppard as Giants PA Announcer
In 2005, Jim Hall took over as the public address announcer for the New York Giants, replacing Bob Sheppard, who chose to focus solely on his duties at Yankee Stadium.
2005: Honoring Wellington Mara
Following the passing of Wellington Mara in 2005, the Giants honored their longtime owner with a decisive victory against the Redskins.
2006: Jennings Moved to Pregame Show, Carl Banks Joins Broadcast
Dave Jennings was moved to the pregame show in 2006 and replaced by Carl Banks on the New York Giants' radio broadcast team.
2006: Tiki Barber Retires
In 2006, after setting a team record for rushing yards the previous season, running back Tiki Barber retired. The Giants also made a second wild-card appearance, losing to the Philadelphia Eagles.
2007: Dick Lynch Retires
Following Super Bowl XLII, Dick Lynch retired as color analyst for the New York Giants in 2007 due to his battle with leukemia.
2007: Giants Win Super Bowl XLII, First London Game
The Giants reached a milestone in 2007, becoming the third NFL franchise with 600 wins. They also played the first regular season NFL game outside North America, defeating the Miami Dolphins in London. The Giants finished 10-6, culminating in a Super Bowl XLII victory. They also set a record for consecutive road wins in a single season.
2007: Giants Win NFC Championship in Overtime
The Giants secured a victory in the 2007 NFC Championship game, winning in overtime.
2007: Giants Playoff Victory
The Giants secured their sole playoff win against the Cowboys at the end of the 2007 season.
2007: Super Bowl XLII Victory
The Giants won Super Bowl XLII in 2007.
2007: Patriots' Undefeated Regular Season
The New England Patriots ended the 2007 regular season with a perfect record after winning against the New York Giants, though they later lost to them in Super Bowl XLII.
2007: Giants Win Super Bowl XLII
The New York Giants emerged victorious in Super Bowl XLII in 2007.
February 5, 2008: Super Bowl XLII Victory Parade
On February 5, 2008, New York City held a ticker-tape parade to celebrate the Giants' Super Bowl XLII victory. This parade, held at the Canyon of Heroes in lower Manhattan, was a significant event for the team and the city.
September 2008: Dick Lynch Passes Away
Dick Lynch, longtime color analyst for the New York Giants, passed away in September 2008 after a battle with leukemia.
2008: Road Win Streak Ends
In 2008, the Giants' streak of consecutive road wins, set the previous season, ended with a loss to the Cleveland Browns during week 6.
2008: Chris Carlin Leaves WFAN, Russ Salzberg Takes Over
In 2008, Chris Carlin left WFAN to focus on his other broadcasting roles, and Russ Salzberg replaced him as host of the New York Giants' pregame and postgame shows.
2008: Giants Clinch Top Seed, Lose to Eagles in Playoffs
Despite a strong 11-1 start in 2008, the Giants faltered late in the season, partially due to Plaxico Burress's injury. They still secured the NFC's top seed but lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round.
2008: Jennings Leaves Broadcasting
Dave Jennings left broadcasting in 2008 due to his battle with Parkinson's disease.
2009: Giants Miss Playoffs After Strong Start
In 2009, the Giants opened a new training facility. They began the season 5-0 but a four-game losing streak derailed their momentum. Despite some victories, including one against the Dallas Cowboys, they finished 8-8 and missed the playoffs. They also played their last game in Giants Stadium.
2009: Paul Dottino Joins WFAN for Giants Pregame Show
Paul Dottino joined WFAN in 2009 to host the New York Giants' pregame show.
October 3, 2010: Giants Ring of Honor Unveiled
On October 3, 2010, during halftime of a Sunday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears, the New York Giants unveiled their Ring of Honor at MetLife Stadium. The inaugural class included 30 players, coaches, owners, and executives, such as Phil Simms, Bill Parcells, Michael Strahan, Tiki Barber, Frank Gifford, and Pete Gogolak.
2010: WFAN Becomes Giants' Flagship Radio Station
As of 2010, WFAN became the flagship radio station for the New York Giants.
2010: MetLife Stadium Opens
MetLife Stadium, a joint venture between the Giants and Jets, opened in 2010, replacing Giants Stadium. The teams privately funded the stadium's construction and administer it jointly, leasing the land from the state.
2010: Giants Move to MetLife Stadium, DeSean Jackson's Miracle Return
The Giants moved to MetLife Stadium (then New Meadowlands Stadium) in 2010. After an up-and-down season, a crucial late-season collapse against the Philadelphia Eagles, capped by DeSean Jackson's punt return touchdown, eliminated them from playoff contention. Despite winning their final game, the Packers' victory meant the Giants missed the playoffs.
2011: 2011 Season Overview
The Giants' 2011 season began with free agency losses and the rise of Victor Cruz and Jake Ballard. They lost their opening game against the Redskins but achieved a 6-2 mid-season record, including wins against the Eagles and Patriots. The Patriots victory notably snapped their home-game winning streak.
2011: MetLife Bowl and Playoff Implications
Starting in 2011, the annual preseason game between the Giants and Jets became known as the "MetLife Bowl". In the penultimate game of the 2011 regular season, the Giants won against the Jets, advancing their own playoff run while eliminating the Jets from contention.
2011: Giants' Overtime NFC Championship Win
In 2011, the New York Giants won the NFC Championship in overtime.
2011: Super Bowl XLVI Victory
In 2011, the New York Giants secured their fourth Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XLVI.
2011: Giants Win Super Bowl XLVI
In 2011, the Giants won Super Bowl XLVI.
January 8, 2012: Giants Defeat Falcons in Playoffs
On January 8, 2012, the Giants won against the Atlanta Falcons 24-2 in the first round of the playoffs, with strong performances from Eli Manning, Ahmad Bradshaw, and Brandon Jacobs. This win advanced them to the second round against the Green Bay Packers.
January 15, 2012: Giants Advance to NFC Championship
On January 15, 2012, the Giants beat the Green Bay Packers 37-20, with Eli Manning and Hakeem Nicks leading the offense. This victory secured their place in the NFC Championship Game.
January 22, 2012: Giants Win NFC Championship in Overtime
The Giants defeated the 49ers 20-17 in overtime on January 22, 2012, securing their spot in the Super Bowl. Lawrence Tynes kicked the winning field goal, mirroring a similar victory against the Packers four years prior.
February 7, 2012: Super Bowl XLVI Victory Parade
Following their Super Bowl XLVI win, the Giants were honored with another ticker-tape parade in New York City on February 7, 2012.
November 2012: Giants Games Simulcast on WFAN-FM
As of November 2012, New York Giants games began being simulcast on WFAN-FM, alongside their broadcast on WFAN.
2012: 2012 Season Summary
The Giants' 2012 season started with a loss to the Cowboys, but they recovered to 6-2. After Hurricane Sandy, they lost consecutive games. Despite later wins, they finished 9-7, missing the playoffs. Several players made the Pro Bowl.
2013: Dave Jennings Passes Away
Dave Jennings passed away in 2013 after battling Parkinson's disease.
2013: Giants Fall Short of Super Bowl Hopes
In 2013, the Giants aimed for a home Super Bowl appearance at MetLife Stadium but started with six consecutive losses. Despite a mid-season rally, they finished 7-9, their first losing season since 2004.
2014: Giants Draft Odell Beckham Jr.
The Giants drafted Odell Beckham Jr. in 2014, who would later win Offensive Rookie of the Year, but the team still missed the playoffs with a 6-10 record.
2014: Michael Strahan's Induction
Michael Strahan was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014, becoming the most recent Giant to receive this honor.
2015: Giants' Struggles Continue
The 2015 season saw more struggles for the Giants, with defensive issues and late-game collapses leading to another 6-10 record and a missed playoff opportunity.
2015: Blown Fourth-Quarter Leads
The Giants experienced similar issues with blown leads in the fourth quarter during the 2015 season as they did in the 2018 season.
2015: Death of Ann Mara
Ann Mara, Wellington's widow and Giants co-owner, died in 2015 at age 85.
January 14, 2016: Ben McAdoo Becomes Head Coach
Ben McAdoo was appointed head coach on January 14, 2016, replacing the resigned Tom Coughlin. This coaching change preceded the Giants' return to the playoffs after a five-year drought.
2016: Giants Return to Playoffs
Following a successful 11-5 season in 2016, the Giants returned to the playoffs.
2017: Giants' Disastrous Season
The Giants' 2017 season was a significant downturn, starting 0-5 before upsetting the Broncos. Injuries to key players like Odell Beckham Jr. and suspensions plagued the team, culminating in a 3-13 record, their worst since 1983.
2018: Giants Draft Saquon Barkley
Following a disastrous 2017 season, the Giants secured the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft and selected Saquon Barkley from Penn State. This move aimed to address offensive concerns despite questions about the offensive line and quarterback position.
2018: Giants Slightly Improve, Barkley Shines
The 2018 season saw the Giants improve slightly to 5-11 under new coach Pat Shurmur. They reached 100 regular season wins against the Redskins, a historic first in the NFL. Saquon Barkley had an outstanding rookie season, breaking multiple records and making the Pro Bowl.
2019: Barkley's Pro Bowl Selection and Rookie of the Year
Saquon Barkley earned Pro Bowl and Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2019 following his impressive 2018 season.
2019: WFAN Splits Giants and Yankees Coverage
Starting in 2019, WFAN implemented a split broadcast strategy for New York Giants and New York Yankees games to avoid conflicts. Giants games aired on 660 AM, while Yankees games aired on 101.9 FM.
2019: Giants Draft Daniel Jones, Eli Manning Retires
The Giants drafted quarterback Daniel Jones in 2019. The season also marked Eli Manning's retirement after 16 seasons, ending with a 4-12 record and leading to coach Shurmur's dismissal.
2020: Comparison to 2020 Record
The 2020 record is mentioned in the context that the 2021 record didn't improve upon that one.
2020: Lance Medow and Jeff Feagles Host Giants Pregame Show
As of the 2020 season, Lance Medow and Jeff Feagles became the hosts for the New York Giants pregame, halftime, and postgame shows on WFAN.
2020: Joe Judge Era Begins
Joe Judge became the Giants' head coach in 2020, with Daniel Jones taking over as starting quarterback. The team finished 6-10, with Evan Engram and James Bradberry making the Pro Bowl.
2021: Engram and Bradberry's Pro Bowl Selection
In 2021, Evan Engram and James Bradberry were named to the Pro Bowl after their performances in the 2020 season.
2021: Giants' Continued Struggles, Staff Changes
The Giants finished 4-13 in 2021, leading to the retirement of general manager Dave Gettleman and the firing of coach Joe Judge. Daniel Jones's neck injury led to Mike Glennon and Jake Fromm filling in at quarterback.
January 21, 2022: Joe Schoen hired as General Manager
On January 21, 2022, the New York Giants appointed Joe Schoen as their new general manager.
January 1, 2023: Giants Clinch Playoff Berth
The New York Giants secured a playoff spot on January 1, 2023, marking their first postseason appearance since 2016.
2023: Giants-Eagles Rivalry Continues
As of 2023, the Eagles lead the all-time series against the Giants, showcasing the long and fluctuating history of this rivalry.
2023: Giants Lead Series
As of 2023, the Giants hold the most wins by one team against a single opponent in NFL history, reflecting their dominance in the series against Washington.
2023: Giants' Best Regular Season Record
As of 2023, the Giants' 14-2 record in 1986 is their best regular season record since the NFL adopted 16-game seasons.
2023: Giants' Season Regression and Daniel Jones' Injury
In 2023, the Giants experienced a decline in performance following their successful 2022 season, finishing with a 6-11 record. Quarterback Daniel Jones suffered multiple injuries, including a torn ACL in week 9, leading to his placement on injured reserve. He was replaced by Tyrod Taylor and Tommy DeVito.
2023: Giants-Patriots Series Tied
The overall series between the Giants and Patriots stands at a tie as of the 2023 season.