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This Day in Giants History, September 26, 1900: Christy Mathewson Blows a Lead

At Boston’s South End Grounds, Giants reliever Christy Mathewson fails to hold a 7-4 lead, and Boston wins, 8-7. It is Matty’s third loss. The Giants will return the rookie to Norfolk of the Virginia League rather than pay the … Continue reading

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A Stairway to Giants History

The Polo Grounds, the Harlem home of the New York Giants, has long been the site of an imposing public housing project, The Polo Grounds Towers, four 30-story skyscrapers with 1,616 units. Few clues remain about the glorious things that … Continue reading

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