New York Giants Collection

NEW YORK: POLO GROUNDS. Crowd of baseball fans pouring onto the field at the Polo Grounds in New York City after attending the New York Giants final game, a 9-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates

Charles "Buck" Herzog, New York NL (baseball), 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Charles "Buck" Herzog, New York NL (baseball), 1912.

Luther "Dummy" Taylor, 1903 (b/w photo)
746408 Luther "Dummy" Taylor, 1903 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Polo Grounds, New York, 1887 (lithograph)
2622508 The Polo Grounds, New York, 1887 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Polo Grounds, New York; lithograph, 1887)

Christy Mathewson, star pitcher for the New York Giants, 1902 (b / w photo)
1127180 Christy Mathewson, star pitcher for the New York Giants, 1902 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christopher Christy Mathewson (1880-1925)

Baseball signed by the 1954 Champion New York Giants Team, 1954. Creator: MacGregor
A white leather and red stitched MacGregor New York Giants logo baseball signed by members of the 1954 World Series Champion New York Giants baseball team

Doyle, New York, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11. Second baseman in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1920

BASEBALL: CATCHER SIGNALS. Diagram of signals used by New York Giants catcher Earl Smith. Illustration, 1920

JIM THORPE (1888-1953). American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants in 1918 or 1919

Quarterback Y. A. Tittle
New York, New York: December 16, 1963. New York Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle gingerly sheds his uniform in the dressing room at Yankee Stadium after leading his team to victory over Pittsburgh

BASEBALL: GIANTS, c1910. A line-up of players for the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds in Manhattan, New York. From left to right: Fred Snodgrass, Tillie Shafer, George Burns, Larry Doyle

FRED MERKLE (1888-1956). American baseball player. Depicted on a baseball card during his time with the New York Giants. American Tobacco baseball card, c1910

WORLD SERIES, 1913. Fans on the field after the third game between the Philadelphia Athletics and New York Giants during the World Series at the Polo Grounds in New York City. Photograph, 1913

BASEBALL GAME, 1886. Baseball game at the Polo Grounds in New York City, between the New York Giants and the Boston Beaneaters, 29 April 1886

NEW YORK GIANTS, 1888. The Winning Battery of the New York Base-Ball Team. Timothy Keefe, pitcher (left), and William Ewing, catcher, of the New York Giants. Wood engraving, American, 1888

YALE MURPHY (1869-1906). American baseball player with the New York Giants. Featured on the front page of the New York Five Cent Library, 1894

Charles Dillon Stengel. American baseball player and manager. Photographed while with the New York Giants, 1920s
CASEY STENGEL (1891-1975). Charles Dillon Stengel. American baseball player and manager. Photographed while with the New York Giants, 1920s

American professional baseball player. Original cabinet photograph, c1885
JOHN M. WARD (1860-1925). American professional baseball player. Original cabinet photograph, c1885

American baseball outfielder. Photographed while with the New York Giants, c1916
EDD ROUSH (1893-1988). American baseball outfielder. Photographed while with the New York Giants, c1916

James Francis Thorpe. American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, 1913
JIM THORPE (1888-1953). James Francis Thorpe. American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, 1913

American baseball player
WILLIE MAYS (1931- ). American baseball player

New York Giants catcher William Buck Ewing slides home safely under Chicago White Stockings catcher Silver Flint to
BASEBALL GAME, 1885. New York Giants catcher William Buck Ewing slides home safely under Chicago White Stockings catcher Silver Flint to score the winning run in a 1-0 game at the Polo Grounds

(1882-1925). Known as Christy. American baseball pitcher
CHRISTOPHER MATHEWSON (1882-1925). Known as Christy. American baseball pitcher

Yelberton Abraham Tittle. American football player. Photographed in 1961 as a member of the New York Giants
Y.A. TITTLE (1926- ). Yelberton Abraham Tittle. American football player. Photographed in 1961 as a member of the New York Giants

RUTH, DUNN AND BENTLEY. American baseball players Babe Ruth and Jack Bentley in New York Giants uniforms for an exhibition game. Between them is pitcher Jack Dunn. Photograph, 1923

BASEBALL GAME, 1908. Baseball game between the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Pirates, with Roger Bresnahan catching, 18 September 1908

American baseball player for the New York Giants, photographed 1909
FRED SNODGRASS (1887-1974). American baseball player for the New York Giants, photographed 1909

American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants in 1918 or 1919
JIM THORPE (1888-1953). American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants in 1918 or 1919

BASEBALL GAME, 1885. New York Giants catcher William Buck Ewing slides home safely under Chicago White Stockings catcher Silver Flint to score the winning run in a 1-0 game at the Polo Grounds

WORLD SERIES, 1911. A crowd gathered outside the New York Herald newspaper building in New York City receiving play-by-play information from a playograph during the 1911 World Series between

FRED SNODGRASS (1887-1974). American baseball player for the New York Giants, photographed 1914

WORLD SERIES, 1924. Crowds waiting outside the Washington Senators locker room at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D. C
WORLD SERIES, 1924. Crowds waiting outside the Washington Senators locker room at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. following the teams victory over the New York Giants in the seventh

BASEBALL: PLAYOFF, 1908. Crowds attending the one-game playoff between the New York Giants and the Chicago Cubs at the Polo Grounds in New York City, 8 October 1908

NEW YORK: POLO GROUNDS. Dusty Rhodes of the New York Giants being thrown out at first base for the final out of the Giants last game at the Polo Grounds in New York City

THOMSON HOME RUN, 1951. Bobby Thomson of the New York Giants hitting his pennant-winning home run, the so-called Shot Heard round the World

JOHN McGRAW (1873-1934). American baseball player and manager

JIM THORPE (1888-1953). James Francis Thorpe. American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, 1913

BASEBALL LOGOS. Various logos of American baseball teams, c1955

BASEBALL GAME, 1904. Panoramic view of the Polo Grounds in New York City during a game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Reds, 13 August 1904, with a crowd of 24, 625 in attendance

CHRISTOPHER MATHEWSON (1882-1925). Known as Christy. American baseball pitcher

FOOTBALL GAME, 1925. An unidentified player for the Chicago Bears attempting to gain yards in a game against the New York Giants, at the Polo Grounds in New York City, 6 December 1925

FOOTBALL GAME, 1925. Phil White of the New York Giants attempting to gain yards in a game against the Chicago Bears, at the Polo Grounds in New York City, 6 December 1925

RUTH, DUNN AND BENTLEY. American baseball players Babe Ruth and Jack Bentley in New York Giants uniforms for an exhibition game. Between them is pitcher Jack Dunn. Photograph, 1923

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"From Polo Grounds to the Golden Gate: The New York Giants' Journey" In 1887, a lithograph captured the grandeur of the Polo Grounds in New York City, where baseball fans gathered to witness thrilling games played by the iconic New York Giants. Fast forward to 1957, and a crowd of devoted supporters poured onto that very field after witnessing their beloved team's final game before an unexpected relocation. The Giants had just suffered a disappointing 9-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 29th. Little did they know that it would be their last game in New York City for years to come. The following season marked a significant shift as they packed up their gear and headed westward towards San Francisco, California. Throughout their storied history, legendary players donned the iconic blue and white uniforms of the Giants. In 1903, Luther "Dummy" Taylor made his mark on the team with his exceptional skills on the mound. Christy Mathewson also left an indelible legacy as a star pitcher in 1902. Portraits from yesteryears showcase George Gore and Mike Slattery, capturing moments frozen in time when they proudly represented the New York Giants back in 1889. Danny Richardson's portrait further immortalizes another player who contributed to this esteemed franchise during its early days. The year 1954 holds special significance for fans as it witnessed triumph for these giants of baseball. A baseball signed by that champion team serves as a cherished memento from that glorious era—a testament to their skill and determination. Even earlier than that, Jim Thorpe showcased his athletic prowess while playing baseball for the New York Giants around 1918 or 1919—an extraordinary athlete leaving his mark across multiple sports. Earl Smith's catcher signals diagram offers insight into how communication played an essential role within this historic team—strategies shared through gestures behind home plate at every game.