When the Giants If they take the field this season, they will be the fourth franchise in league history to reach the 100-year mark in the NFL.
The team will host numerous special events and tributes throughout the year to honor the historic achievement, and among them is a special logo that will be worn on the team’s jerseys throughout the campaign.
According to a press release from the team, the logo seen below was created to showcase the rich history of the franchise with the background shield inspired by the shape of the Polo Grounds and with the zeroes designed into the outline of Giants Stadium.
At the base is a recreation of the team’s classic logo, representing every player who has worn a Giants uniform. The player is superimposed on a soccer ball named “El Duque” in honor of Mary of Wellington and features eight laces to symbolize the team’s championships.
The team also revealed a pair of events which will take place later this year, including a 100th season themed day at Yankee Stadium and Giants 100: A night with legends at the Madison Square Garden Theater.
Starting in July, they will also release a list of the 100 greatest players in franchise history, compiled by NFL historians, media members and fan contributors.
“The entire Mara family is proud to commemorate the 100th season of Giants football,” said the team’s president and CEO. Juan Mara saying. “As we reflect on this historic season, I think of my family, and more specifically my father, grandfather and uncle, who dedicated their entire lives to the Giants and the NFL.
“We would not be who we are without their vision and leadership. When we partnered with the Tisch family in 1991, our franchise became even stronger. Together, the Mara and Tisch families are proud to celebrate the history of our franchise as we look to the future of the Giants football.”
