How does New York City never sleep? By playing a whole bunch of sports, and American football is one of them! Among the 32 franchises in the NFL championship, two of them stay in New York, allowing passing tourists and die-hard fans to enjoy a typically American experience.
The two franchises, Giants and Jets, do not only share New York City. At home, they alternate in the same arena. From September to January – the NFL calendar – the Jets in green and the Giants in blue play at Metlife Stadium. The stadium is part of the MetLife Sports Complex, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, west of New York City.
Since 2010, they have occupied the venue with a capacity of more than 82,000 spectators. Enough to give you a few chills when it is sold out. In addition, the stadium will host the final of the Football World Cup in 2026.
From left, Giants legends Lawrence Taylor, Michael Strahan and Odell Beckham Jr.
History and notable players of the New York giant
Founded in 1925, the Giants franchise lives up to its name. If today it is no longer among the main headliners of the NFL, it remains an important team in the league. The Giants have won four Super Bowls, the NFL’s ultimate title. In 1987 and 1991 under the command of coach Bill Parcells, then in 2008 and 2012, coached by Tom Coughlin. Nicknamed the “Big Blue Wrecking Crew” – in reference to the Giants’ remarkable defensive unit during the 80s and 90s – the team also participated in 19 national finals, constituting a record far from being achieved by any franchise of NFL.
The history of the Giants is forever linked to the great defenders who passed through the franchise, those talented blockers who were decisive in winning titles. When we talk about the legends of the Giants, it is impossible not to mention the one considered the best player in the history of the club: Lawrence Taylor (1981-1993). For thirteen years, he wore the Giants jersey, was voted Most Valuable Player in the league (MVP) and won three Defensive Player of the Year titles. Another player with a formidable record and incredible longevity: Harry Carson (1976-1988). Taylor’s teammate, he won the Super Bowl alongside him in 1987. An influential leader on and off the field, Harry Carson was one of the toughest linebackers in Giants history.
During the 2000s, another name was in charge of the New York defense: Michael Strahan (1993-2007). Far from being predicted to be among the best players of his generation, he was nevertheless one of the greatest at the start of the century. All three are inductees into the NFL Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Finally, in recent history, star Odell Beckham Jr. was able to bring a little more light to the city by shining at the receiver position.
From left, Jets legends Joe Namath, Kevin Mawae and Don Maynard.
New York Tom Thumb
The Jets maybe throw a little less than the Giants. Founded in 1959, their first name was “Titans” to compete with the New York giant. But after only two seasons, the Titans became the Jets and began to write their… very meager history. Only one Super Bowl to their credit, that of 1968, and since then there has been little to sink their teeth into for “Gang Green” supporters. Not even a solid rivalry with the Giants since the two teams don’t play in the same conference. The Jets are part of the American Football Conference while the Giants compete in the National Football Conference.
Despite their less glorious record, the Jets still have some legends in their ranks. We have to go back to the 1960s for the greatest of them: the quarterback – a prestigious position in American football – Joe Namath (1965-1976), also nicknamed “Broadway Joe”. Among the best offensive players in the history of the discipline, an athlete wore the Jets jersey from 1998 to 2005: Kevin Mawae. In the Jets family, if you ask their best receiver, there is a good chance that Don Maynard will be mentioned. He is also one of the major players of the last century, since he played in New York from 1960 to 1972.
US Football passion: affordable spectacle?
Ticket prices for an American football match in New York sell for between €20 and €1,500, according to hellotickets.fr and parti-a-new-york.com. The ticket price for a standard seat at an average match is between €70 and €100. The meetings against prestigious or rival NFL teams are, for their part, more excessive. Just like the playoff matches which are more expensive than those of the regular season.
Also, the city’s outsider Jets offer more affordable prices compared to the Giants, a historic team that is much more popular and therefore more expensive to see play. Where to buy your precious sesame? https://billetsnyc.fr/category/nfl
If you don’t enjoy the matches directly in the heart of the sports venues, American football can be experienced in the four corners of New York. Particularly in around a hundred sports bars and restaurants, whether located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. There is no shortage of people to share their passion for American football, as the site shares Good travel tips in New York.
2024-02-08 15:31:35
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