Sports History

The 1984 New York Giants

A watershed season in franchise history

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Established in 1925, the New York Giants remain a storied NFL franchise. In 1927, they won their first NFL Championship. After three more league titles and 16 playoff appearances, the Giants began to fade. From 1964 through 1980, the Giants failed to reach the postseason — their longest drought in team…