Can the Giants Repeat a 2007 Super Bowl Victory Performance in 2009?

When it comes to exciting sports play there are few teams that are able to generate the level of enthusiasm of the famed New York Giants football team. The fans for this squad have a strong belief in the strength of their NFL dynasty, and all of the home games are played before packed stands. The demand for New York Giants tickets has always been high, and support for the franchise has existed even during the team's earliest years that began in the Roaring Twenties.

Tim Mara Steps into History with a New Football Franchise

The franchise for the New York Giants was bought by Tim Mara in 1925 for the princely sum of $500. In just the first year he had to spend $25 thousand dollars for the team to remain a viable sports entity. The Giants team was considered crucial if the NFL was to gain fans and national media attention. New York Giants tickets were sell outs when the big day approached for the team to compete against the Chicago Bears. The Bears had just contracted Red Grange to play for them and were thought to be the sure winners of the match. When the Giants won the fans went wild for their home team.

Hall of Fame Spotlight

The New York Giants Football team is legendary and for good reason. The football squad can trace its beginnings back to the 1920s, and many Hall of Fame members once played for this northern sports dynasty. Alphonse Leemans, Roosevelt Brown, Morris Badgro, Lawrence Taylor and Tom Landry are only a few of the names that have been enshrined at the Football Hall of Fame.

New York Giants Highlight Moments

The New York Giants completed their first season with a record of 11-1-1 with Steve Owen in control. They capped the 1927 by winning the NFL championship title over the Bears 13-7. This game is still a huge highlight in Giants' history.

The New York Giants have always been run as a family business and the team has continued to rack up impressive wins through the many decades of play. Once division play began in 1933 this NY team won 8 division titles. The New York Giants clinched the NFL championship in both 1934 and 1938. The Giants also laid claim to a 1956 NFL title and would add six NFL East Championships to their record books between the years 1956 and 1963. More division triumphs for this sports powerhouse came in 1986, 1989 and 1990.

The Glory of a Super Bowl Win

The New York Giants were able to bring home the elusive Super Bowl Championship in 2007 to the delight of their fans. This Super Bowl win was especially meaningful because it was over the formerly unbeaten New England Pats. The success of the football team made the demand for New York Giants tickets go through the roof. It seemed as though almost everyone in New York was suddenly trying to find tickets for the next Giants' football game. The 2009 season should be another time for the team to shine and already fans have locked in the best seats they can find as they anticipate a stellar team performance. The New York Jets are Ready to Soar Over the Competition in 09

The New York Jets share the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey with the New York Giants. Today the Jets belong to the Eastern division of the AFC and they train at their Florham Park, New Jersey facility. In 2010 the new Meadowlands Stadium will be open and this will become the new home for the players. The team is a favorite of fans who search for New York Jets tickets before the spring training is even underway. The Jets have become a big draw for sports lovers in the New York area.

Franchise Tidbits

In 1960 the New York Jets were a charter member in the American Football League although they then played under the name New York Titans. When new owners purchased the team franchise in 1963 they changed the name of the team to the Jets. The New York Jets were the first American Football League team to mark a victory over a National Football League team during a Championship title match. This occurred when the NY team beat the Baltimore Colts for the crown in the 3rd Super Bowl.

Jets Quiet the NewYork Jets Games

When the New York Titans played home games at Polo Grounds fans showed up in less than overwhelming numbers. The team was bringing in some respectable wins but they just did not have the appeal to attract a large fan base. The Titans were sold to a group of businessmen who renamed them and relocated the team to Shea Stadium. Fans who attended the early Jets games still talk of how the sound of overhead jets at LaGuardia would often drown attempts at any conversation in the stadium.

The Appearance of "Broadway Joe"

The mid sixties were an impressive time for the New York Jets when they acquired a new quarterback from Alabama. Once "Broadway Joe" Namath came to the team's ranks there was an immediate surge in requests for New York Jets tickets. Namath proved to be a stellar player and in 1967 he became the first pro quarterback to pass for more than 4000 yards in a single season. He also led the team to an 8-5-1 season. The Jets won the AFL championship on Dec 29th of 1969 when they defeated the Oakland Raiders team.

A Promise Delivered

This signified that the American Football League was a definite threat in the football world dominated by the more popular NFL teams. Prior to taking the field against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III Namath made the prediction that his team would win, in fact he guaranteed fans of a win. Joe Namath delivered on this promise and the Jets chalked up a 16-7 win over the heavily favored Colts. There could have been many more amazing years for the Jets with Namath as quarterback but his knees would fail him early and prevent him from repeating his outstanding performances of the past.

Favre Adds Fuel to the Jets Defense

The following years were full of down periods for the Jets but in 2008 they traded with the Packers for Brett Favre. The Jets had decided to release their own quarterback in order to use Favre's talents. They had planned to select the quarterback during the NFL draft in 1991 but he was chosen before the Jets had a chance to close the deal.

Favre had some stunning moments including a game against the Cardinals where he completed 6 touchdown passes. As Brett Favre continued to help the team post wins the fans pushed New York Jets ticket sales higher. The Jets were only able to manage a 9-7 record for 2008 and this was not enough to put them into the playoffs. The 2009 season for this football team could end with them as one of the contenders for the Super Bowl crown.

About the author: By Matt Joal, sponsored by StubPass.com - StubPass sells New York Giants Tickets, sports tickets, Super Bowl Tickets, theater tickets, concert tickets and more to just about any event in the world.

Matt Joal - April 5, 2009

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