NFL Team Guide
New York Giants: History, Super Bowls & Facts
The New York Giants joined the NFL in 1925, founded by Tim Mara. They won four NFL championships before the Super Bowl era and four Super Bowls between the 1986 and 2011 seasons.
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Quick facts
| Founded | 1925 |
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| Super Bowl titles | 4 (XXI, XXV, XLII, XLVI) |
| NFL championships (pre-Super Bowl) | 4 (1927, 1934, 1938, 1956) |
| Stadium | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey (opened 2010, shared with the Jets) |
| Nicknames | Big Blue, G-Men |
Super Bowl history
The Giants have won eight league championships: four NFL titles from 1927 to 1956 and four Super Bowls. They also lost Super Bowl XXXV after the 2000 season.
- 1927: NFL champions (awarded on league standings)
- 1934 NFL Championship: beat the Chicago Bears 30–13
- 1938 NFL Championship: beat the Green Bay Packers 23–17
- 1956 NFL Championship: beat the Chicago Bears 47–7
- Super Bowl XXI (1986 season): beat the Denver Broncos 39–20
- Super Bowl XXV (1990 season): beat the Buffalo Bills 20–19
- Super Bowl XLII (2007 season): beat the New England Patriots 17–14
- Super Bowl XLVI (2011 season): beat the New England Patriots 21–17
- Super Bowl XXXV (2000 season): lost to the Baltimore Ravens 34–7
Franchise history
- 1925: Tim Mara founded the team, which played at the Polo Grounds.
- 1927: Won the franchise's first NFL title.
- 1956: Moved to Yankee Stadium and won the NFL Championship.
- 1958: Lost the NFL Championship Game to the Baltimore Colts 23–17, the first NFL title game decided in overtime.
- 1976: Opened Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- 1987: Won Super Bowl XXI, the franchise's first Super Bowl.
- 2010: Moved into MetLife Stadium, shared with the New York Jets.
Franchise record holders
| Passing yards | Eli Manning, 57,023 (2004–2019) |
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| Rushing yards | Tiki Barber, 10,449 (1997–2006) |
| Receptions | Amani Toomer, 668 (1996–2008) |
Retired numbers
- 1Ray Flaherty
- 4Tuffy Leemans
- 7Mel Hein
- 10Eli Manning
- 11Phil Simms
- 14Ward Cuff
- 14Y.A. Tittle
- 16Frank Gifford
- 32Al Blozis
- 40Joe Morrison
- 42Charlie Conerly
- 50Ken Strong
- 56Lawrence Taylor
- 92Michael Strahan
Hall of Famers
Tim Mara, Wellington Mara, Steve Owen, Mel Hein, Ken Strong, Red Badgro, Tuffy Leemans, Emlen Tunnell, Frank Gifford, Roosevelt Brown, Sam Huff, Andy Robustelli, Y.A. Tittle, Lawrence Taylor, Harry Carson, Bill Parcells, George Young, Michael Strahan.
Biggest rivalries
- Philadelphia Eagles: the oldest NFC East rivalry, dating to 1933.
- Washington Commanders: a division rivalry dating to 1932.
- Dallas Cowboys: a division rivalry dating to the 1960s.
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How many Super Bowls have the Giants won?
Four: XXI (1986 season), XXV (1990), XLII (2007) and XLVI (2011).
How many NFL championships do the Giants have?
Eight in total: NFL titles in 1927, 1934, 1938 and 1956, plus four Super Bowls.
Where do the New York Giants play?
At MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which opened in 2010. They share it with the Jets.
Who founded the Giants?
Tim Mara founded the team in 1925.
What was the 1958 NFL Championship Game?
The Giants lost 23–17 to the Baltimore Colts at Yankee Stadium. It was the first NFL championship game to go to overtime.
Sources
Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.