The New York Giants are partially responsible for the surge in
popularity of American football in the United States. The team partook
in what is known today as the “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” On Dec.
28, 1958, the G-Men faced the Baltimore Colts in the NFL championship
game – the first championship match to extend into a “sudden death”
overtime. Although the Giants lost, the game drew national attention
after the intensity on the field was broadcast on NBC throughout the
states.
Since their inception into the National Football Conference (NFC East),
the Giants have appeared in the Super Bowl five times – emerging
victorious four of those times. The team brought the Lombardi Trophy
back to the Big Apple for the first time in 1986, after defeating the
Denver Broncos (39-20). Two subsequent victories would follow, first in
1990 and again in 2007. One of the most memorable Super Bowl wins was
against the New England Patriots in 2011 (21-17), which set a new record
for Super Bowl champions with the lowest regular season record.
Historically, the Giants are known for utilizing different shades of
red, blue, gray, and white in their jerseys. Throughout the years, the
team has stuck with solid, bold colors and a minimalist design for its
on-field attire.