Here
They Are in All Their Glory!
The
Uniforms of the New York Giants
Bask in the Tradition. Bask
in the Memories.
Titled “Center Of The Football Universe”
and Licensed by the National Football League, the Artwork is available in two framed
presentations:
An eye-catching
framed-and-matted print measuring 13” x 23” that sells for only $49 each—which
is an exceptional value for a fully assembled Artpiece of this size. And a dramatic 19” x 39” framed and
triple-matted high-quality print that sells for the discounted cost of $215.
Please note your Artwork will
arrive at your door in 7 to 14 days when you place your order. And needless to say, there is a 30-day full
moneyback guarantee. In addition, there
is a one-time discount shipping & handling charge of $6 regardless of how
many items you order.
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And this Artwork evokes an
unmistakably Classic quality. Indeed, it
will look at home next to a diploma or a work of fine art. Whether you hang it on a wall or lean it on a
shelf or mantle, the Artwork will make a striking impression.
Please keep in mind, though,
the visuals depicted here on the website simply can not do justice to the
detail and quality of the actual Artwork.
Please note the uniform images
shown are produced from hand-painted watercolor paintings. The publisher chose this route, rather than
photographs, because in many cases original jerseys no longer exist, even at
the various halls of fame. In addition,
a more consistent look and feel for the uniforms is achieved by painting them,
and allows for a higher level of detail than a photograph in some cases.
Here, then, is a detailed
description of the 13” x 23” Artpiece that sells for only $49 each. It consists of a 5” x 15” paper print that is
housed in a black frame that features two mats—black and silver—and a v-groove
cut into the mat, thus adding depth and beauty to the piece. Weighing approximately five pounds, the
Artwork is covered by crystal-clear glass and includes a “hanger” on the back
to allow for easy hanging.
The above is an example of
the 13” x 23” Artpiece, which depicts the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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As for the 19” x 39” Artpiece,
please each Artwork is printed on 115-lb Garda Gloss stock and then mounted to
avoid any rippling effects. As for its
matting and framing, the Artpiece is triple-matted in an acid-free framing
style. The outer mat is a rich, black
textured mat with white core. The middle
and inner mat colors have been selected to complement the team’s colors and the
overall framed piece. The matting is
framed to create a shadow box effect, giving the entire framed piece a unique
three-dimensional look. The frame is an exquisite
solid wood frame finished with a rich black matte texture, chosen to complement
all three mats and the print itself.
Finally, the Artpiece is protected by high-quality framing glass; the
total weight of the Artpiece being approximately 10 pounds.
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The above is
an example of the 19” x 39” Deluxe Artpiece,
which depicts
the New York Yankees.
Here then is the history of the Giants’ Uniforms …
#1.
1929 On August 1, 1925, Timothy James Mara helped purchase the
All-Collegian Professional Football Club, Inc. for $500 – New York’s entree
into the National Professional Football League. He arranged to rent the Polo
Grounds to host the team’s games, and named his club the New York Giants after
the baseball club that shared the same field. This is a somewhat surprising
move by today’s standards because you would never be allowed to name one team
after another without being sued. Did you know that the baseball Giants
originally got their name because of New York’s “giant” buildings?
Of particular note on the 1929
jersey are the two tan patches under the arms. This material was raised felt,
which helped the ball carrier secure the football. Also note that the helmets
at this time lacked face-guards and chinstraps.
1930 Notice the blue ‘yoke’ on the shoulders of the 1930 jersey and the
addition of the uniform number on the front of the jersey. This jersey launched
the Giants’ red, white and blue tradition – the three colors that grace the
Giants’ uniform even today.
#2.
1933 The Giants lost to the Chicago Bears in the 1933 NFL Championship
23-21. Hall of Fame Center Mel Hein was
the strength of New York’s line, on offense and defense. Sports ‘aficionados’
might notice how closely this jersey resembles the jersey design of another
great franchise – the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens. The richness of the red with
its wide horizontal blue band flanked by two white stripes across the chest
truly resembles a hockey sweater! Note the blue yoke on the shoulders and blue
cuffs (almost collegiate in appearance) and the unusual red striping pattern on
the blue helmet.
#3.
1934 This is the year of the infamous “basketball sneaker” NFL
championship game between the 8-5 Giants and the 13-0 Chicago Bears. On an icy
December 9, 1934 in New York, traction at the Polo Grounds was a huge problem.
Abe Cohen, a tailor who helped the Giants out on Sundays, scrambled around town
and was able to borrow nine pairs of basketball shoes from Manhattan College
during halftime. The Giants used the extra “gripping” power to overcome a 10-3
halftime deficit and went on to win the game 30-13 – capturing their first NFL
championship!
We think the 1934 jersey and
helmet are absolutely beautiful. The helmet: a blue & white mix with
reinforced leather offered greater protection than earlier designs. The jersey
has a white number with red trim set against a blue body, with a thick white
yoke that extends down each arm. Our research shows that the jersey had RED
stripes down the sides of the body – whereas other sources portrayed those
stripes as being white. If anybody out there has an actual jersey, or color
photograph of this jersey – we would love to hear from you!
#4.
1936 What a clean, stunning design! This jersey is yet another evolution
of the red, white & blue theme. The cherry red front number and neckline
against the blue yoke and white jersey is very simple, yet elegant. Note how
the blue yoke matches the vertical panels under the arms as well as the blue on
the helmet - a similar design to the 1934 helmet with a bit more reinforcement.
Another subtle difference is seen in the pants, which are a darker, gray-blue
khaki with white belt and lacing.
#5.
1945 This is a classic look! A white number against a solid red jersey.
Note the yoke has been dropped, and the pants are now white. Their traditional
blue was found in the helmet – blue with red stripes from front to back (still
no face mask on most helmets). In the 1943, 1944 and 1945 seasons, the Giants
wore this red jersey for home games. For road games against teams whose home
jersey was also red, New York wore a blue jersey with a tan helmet.
#6.
1956 The Giants moved to Yankee Stadium this year and in the process
captured their 3rd NFL championship (the first was in 1934, the second in
1938). On December 30, in front of 56,000 fans at Yankee Stadium, the Giants
trounced the Bears 47-7!
The 1956 jersey, worn by such
New York greats as Frank Gifford, Mel Triplett, Charley Conerly & Rosey
Grier, was also the “throwback” jersey the Giants chose to reproduce in 1994
for the NFL’s 75th anniversary. Notice the three stripes (one thick,
two narrow) above the numbers on the sleeves. Notice also that this helmet has
a single faceguard bar for protection - facemasks began to be used in the
1940’s and by 1956 most players were wearing face masks. The helmet itself is
solid blue with a red stripe down the center – a basic style the Giants kept
for many years to follow.
#7.
1962 The Giants lost the 1962 NFL championship to Green Bay 16-7. The
Giants of this era were a great team, but they came up short in the
championship game on more than one occasion. They made it to the NFL
Championship game 5 times in the 6 year period 1958-1963 but lost each time.
Two of the loses were to the Colts, two to the Packers and the final loss was
to the Bears.
This uniform is now almost
synonymous with Giants’ Quarterback Y.A. Tittle, one of the most photographed
players of this golden age of Giants football. Note that white numbers now
appear on both the front of the jersey and on the upper sleeves. The jersey
lacks any sort of striping, although the pants have red and blue stripes.
This helmet has what is
considered to be one of the best helmet logos ever! In 1961 this beautiful “ny”
logo was added to the sides of the helmet, and it remained in use until the end
of the 1975 season. The “ny” would return for the 1994 throwback uniform
celebrating the NFL’s 75th anniversary, and then return again
beginning in the 2000 season. Note also that this 1962 helmet has the uniform
number on its front.
#8.
1971 This year was Fran Tarkenton’s fifth and last season with the Giants.
This classic white short-sleeved jersey with blue numbers and red & blue
cuffs is yet another Giants classic - simple yet beautiful. The pants still
have blue and red stripes and the helmet’s
front numbers have been dropped.
#9.
1986 The Giants win their first Superbowl, and fourth NFL Championship
(previous wins came in 1934, 1938 and 1956)!
Led by Coach Bill Parcells and players such as Phil Simms , “LT”
(Lawrence Taylor), Phil McConkey & Mark Bavaro – New York exploded for 30
points in the second half of Super Bowl XXI to beat John Elway and the Denver
Broncos 39-20.
This particular jersey is blue
with red and white striping along the v-neck collar line and armbands. The
numbers are white with red trim. Also notice the helmet with its distinctive “GIANTS”
logo. This logo was adopted in 1976 and remained in use until the 2000 season
(the only exception was in 1994 when the Giants wore special “throwback”
uniforms in honor of the NFL’s 75th anniversary).
Please also note the small
circular patch on the left shoulder of the jersey. It reads “Spider 43” and has
an outline of a spider and honors Carl “Spider” Lockhart. Lockhart wore #43 and
played for the Giants from 1965 to 1975. He died at the age of 43 in 1986 while
serving as a team coach.
#10.
1990 The Giants are Super Bowl champions again in 1990! The team Bill
Parcells called “the most underestimated” went on to win Super Bowl XXV against
the Buffalo Bills 20-19 in one of the most dramatic Superbowl games of all
time!
Note the patch below the left
shoulder – a patch worn by both Super Bowl participants. This is the first
instance of a special Superbowl patch worn by both teams during the Superbowl,
a pattern which will be continued sporadically throughout the 1990’s.
A note about the mesh: The
Giants and most other NFL teams have worn jerseys made from “mesh” for many
years (in some cases dating back to the late 1960’s), but pictures of the 1990
Giants’ jersey mesh seem particularly transparent, making it possible for fans
to see the equipment players wear underneath their jerseys. We believe the
powers that be deemed the mesh too revealing – and subsequent jersey designs
across the league have used a denser material.
1994 This 1994 jersey celebrates the NFL’s 75th anniversary,
and was known as a “throwback” jersey. All NFL teams wore a throwback jersey
for at least a few games in 1994. The Giants’ throwback jersey was a short
sleeved throwback to the style worn in the late 50’s and early 60’s - please
see the 1956 jersey.
Notice also the special NFL 75th
Anniversary commemorative patch below the left shoulder, and the change from
the ‘GIANTS’ logo back to the classic ‘ny’ logo on the helmet. The fans
loved the “ny” logo so much that in 2000 the team reintroduced this logo as the
official team logo.
#11.
1999 1999 marked the 75th anniversary of Giants’ football, an
occasion honored by the special commemorative patch worn on the left shoulder
on the 1999 jersey. Look carefully
around the blue uniform numbers and you’ll notice thin, red trim around the jersey
numbers. You’ll also see a small NFL logo just below the “V” of the neck and on
the upper left thigh of the pants. Most team uniforms added these two NFL logos
beginning in 1991, and almost all uniforms have had them since with the notable
exception of the 1994 “throwback” jerseys.
2000 The year 2000 marked a new era in Giants’ history – both the home
and away uniforms went through a major re-design and yielded a complete new
look for the Giants. You’ll notice that the uniform numbers are now on top of
the shoulders, not on the sleeves. You’ll also see that the NFL logo is nestled
inside a small red triangle in the shirt’s V-neckline, and that this is not a
red undershirt – it’s actually part of the uniform! Beneath the NFL logo,
you’ll see a small “GIANTS” logo, known as a secondary logotype. The
addition of a secondary team logo just below the V-neck is now used by numerous
teams. Note also that the sleeves of this particular jersey are elasticized –
so defenders can’t grab excess material and use it to their advantage!
#12.
2007 After a solid but
undistinguished regular season, the Giants show their true character in the
post-season and unleash their potential as a force to be reckoned with. They methodically dispatch their overmatched
opponents—all on the road. Super Bowl
XLII: The Giants encounter the New England Patriots, the first 19-0 team in NFL
History. The GIANTS slay goliath in
dramatic fashion.. In other words, the
Champions outchampion the presumptive champions! Big Blue stands tall.
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The New York Giants: “Center
Of The Football Universe”
TRADITION… MEMORIES… CLASSY…
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