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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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This Day in Giants History, April 22, 1957: The Bathtub That Was Home
At the Polo Grounds, Willie Mays has a three-run homer, and Ruben Gomez pitches his second complete-game win of the new season as the Giants beat the Pirates, 3-1. Pirate Hank Foiles hits a 425-foot triple and a 258-foot home … Continue reading
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This Day in Giants History: September 29, 1957
The Giants lose to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 9-1, before 11,606 in their last game at the Polo Grounds, their home park since 1891. A New York Story – “Polo Grounds” from Prospect Productions on Vimeo. A ballpark then, a housing … Continue reading
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The Giants Evict the Yankees
As I write this, the Giants have lost two straight games to the Yankees, and this circumstance is not only awful, it brings to mind the fact that it was once the Giants who were the toast of New York, … Continue reading
This Day in Giants History: May 1, 1883
The New York National League club (not yet called the Giants) wins its first league game, a 7-5 victory over Philadelphia. The game is played at the first Polo Grounds at 110th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in Manhattan. … Continue reading
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